Restorative nursing care refers to those nursing interventions that promote the resident's ability to live as independently and safely as possible.  This program actively focuses on achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental and psychosocial function. 
 
The purpose of Restorative Programs is to increase the patients' independence, promote safety, preserve function, increase self esteem, promote improvement in function and minimize deterioration.  Specific patient goals, objectives and interventions need to be measurable.  A care plan outlining the program is required. 
 
Key concepts of this program are:
 
 * Resident driven goals.
 * Based on residents' strengths and abilities.
 * Supervised and coordinated by licensed staff.
 * Utilization of the Nursing Process  

    (Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation).
 * Recognizing the need for general staff and resident specific  education and training to empower the resident, staff and family members.
 * The anticipated discharge setting is considered.