This budget sanatorium is famous for its medical base and deservedly enjoys a reputation as the best health resort in the region in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Many of the reviews of patients who stayed here over the long history of its existence (opened in the 70s of the last century) indicate a consistently high level of medical services, good staff attitude and quality of service. Sanatorium "Kolos" in Kostroma over the years of its existence did not lose the professionalism of Soviet health resorts, but added to it the hospitality and comfort of a modern resort.
Location
Beautiful birch grove, rare deciduous trees surround the sanatorium "Kolos". Kostroma is from him 7 kilometers, and to Moscow - a little more than 370 km. The health resort is located in the picturesque village of Minsk near the banks of the Volga. The territory of the sanatorium is 80 ha. From the hulls the river is covered by trees. Therefore, in order to admire the water surface, you need to walk along the alley 100 m and go down the equipped picturesque staircase with arbors for relaxation (there are a lot of them).
The mild climate and clean forest air make your stay here enjoyable and healthy. Many patients in their reviews write that having visited the health resort once, they became its regular customers. They come here to rest and improve their health every year. For those who have not been here before, you can find out the necessary information or reserve a place by phone: (4942) 46-67-35.
Accommodation
The main building of the health resort is 4-storey. Separately located mud baths, dining room, medical building. All of them are interconnected by transitions. The main building has a working elevator. In total, the health resort can simultaneously accommodate about 190 guests.
Among the customer reviews, a lot of space is occupied by stories about the recent (2015) cosmetic repairs, which significantly improved the interior of the rooms, made them more comfortable and more diverse, unlike each other. Many are impressed by the order and cleanliness, daily cleaning. The resort offers only 4 room types to its guests:
- Single standard room (second category, small room).
- Single large room (first category).
- Double standard (1 room).
- Double superior (2 rooms).
Prices
However, tourists who come here will appreciate the price of tickets. So, a standard place in a 2-bed room with treatment and 4 meals a day will cost 1,560 rubles per day, and a place in a single room with extra comfort - 2040. It is possible to settle on an extra bed (with treatment - 1200 rubles per day or without it - 1000 rubles). Children under two years are admitted free of charge (without a seat and without food). Payment is carried out in the following areas:
- MHI policy (ticket is completely free).
- Union voucher (30% discount).
- Paid ticket (discounts according to promotions).
In the sanatorium, promotions and bonuses are constantly operating, which can still save on accommodation. About the conditions of stay provided by the sanatorium "Kolos" (Kostroma), photo selection presented in the article will tell in more detail.
Nutrition
Balanced, diet food in the sanatorium "Kolos". Kostroma invites guests to the table 4 times a day. At the same time, dishes can be ordered. Reviews speak of the high skill of the chefs who make healthy diet goodies tasty and very diverse. The canteen staff also receives a lot of good words. Vacationers are impressed by the warm transition from the dining room to the sleeping building.
Specialized treatment
Kostroma health resort “Kolos” is the leading sanatorium institution in the region for the rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular pathologies. In fact, she is the only one in the region who is recovering people with complex diagnoses such as stroke, heart attack, and also after heart surgery. The powerful rehabilitation department, which has the sanatorium "Kolos" (Kostroma), has only positive reviews about its work. Here they achieve good results, lifting even seriously ill patients to their feet, providing them with highly qualified assistance.
Additional medical profiles of the health resort are the treatment of the musculoskeletal system and non-tuberculous pulmonary diseases. The range of medical services provided to patients is wide. So, guests can be offered the following procedures:
- Electrical procedures.
- Laser treatment.
- Inhalation.
- Treatment with paraffin and ozokerite.
- Medical massage.
- Carbonic baths (dry).
- Herbal medicine (aroma of a flowering meadow).
- Therapeutic procedures with mineral water.
- Acupuncture.
- Hirudotherapy.
- Physiotherapy exercises with computer selection of the program and a lesson with an individual instructor on simulators.
A hydropathic institution provides treatment based on mineral water extracted in the health resort. Guests are offered the following treatments:
- Shower massage (underwater).
- Several types of souls (including Charcot, circular).
- Mineral and pearl baths.
- Shared and 4-chamber mineral baths.
Aftercare for patients who have suffered a heart attack, acute cerebral insufficiency, and patients after operations on the heart and main vessels is carried out according to specialized programs. They are designed and tested in a health resort and, judging by the reviews, give good results. The hospital also has a powerful diagnostic base. ECHO and ECG, ultrasound of the kidneys, abdomen and pelvis are performed here. There is a laboratory (clinic and biochemistry), there is a modern electrocardiography room ("Valenta" system). Everyone can be examined on a cardiovisor.
On the territory of the health resort, two types of mineral water are extracted. Firstly, it is a drinking canteen with high rates of sodium, chlorides, bromine and sulfates. It is useful for the treatment of the digestive system, problems of the liver, intestines. Secondly, it is brine type mineral water. It is used for treated water procedures (external use). Many reviews indicate an extensive course of procedures included in the price of the permit. The course of treatment according to the course is 12 days, according to the full program of sanatorium rehabilitation - 21.
About medical staff
A special pride of the health resort is a friendly, highly qualified medical staff. Cardiologists of only the highest and first category with many years of experience, having their own experience in the treatment of complex cardiological ailments, work here. Very good reviews about rehabilitologists, acupuncturists, chiropractors. Sanatorium "Kolos" (Kostroma) has maintained a high level of medical care. Today he conducts treatment and rehabilitation of patients in a qualified manner, achieving good results.
Recreation and entertainment
The main time in this health resort is occupied by medical procedures. However, the remaining free time will also not be boring. There is a good library with a reading room, a cinema, a dance hall, a concert hall with 250 seats. For outdoor enthusiasts, telecourt routes with a total length of 5 km have been developed.
There is a gym and a sauna with 2 pools. There is a rental point. In summer, the equipped beach operates, and at other times many vacationers will like fishing. Sanatorium "Kolos", which Kostroma can be proud of, offers its guests an extensive entertainment program in the evening and on weekends. A lot of excursions are organized. At the same time, guest reviews indicate that many of them are free.
Holiday programs and promotions
A special place in the work of the health resort is held by stocks. So, the cognitive program “Walking with a Doctor”, aimed at popularizing Scandinavian walking, is very popular among vacationers. She provides a free consultation with a leading cardiologist at a health resort.
On New Year's holidays, the program "New Year-2017 in the sanatorium" Kolos ", as well as" Christmas-2017 in Kolos ". They are not new. Similar ones were held in 2016. Sanatorium "Kolos" in Kostroma reviews about them get only positive. People come here for holidays with children and relatives. The reviews write about the good organization of the program, interesting for both kids and adults, as well as delicious food.
Once again about patient reviews
According to the general trend and patient reviews, the Kolos sanatorium is a specialized cardiological health resort, which in 2016 opened additional profiles for the treatment of the musculoskeletal system and pulmonary non-tuberculosis diseases. Most people are not satisfied with the narrow specialization of the health resort and the related restrictions.
So, here is more likely a medical institution than a resort area in the broad sense of the word. But those who are going to be treated and get rehabilitation will enjoy the health resort. In general, the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, responsible and careful attitude to each patient make the Kolos sanatorium in Kostroma attractive for guests. Photos and reviews indicate good treatment for a moderate fee.