After a serious health crisis, injury or surgery, you may need to spend some time in a residential rehabilitation facility. Using best practices, innovative practice areas and the newest technology, our caring professional staff strive to increase patient comfort and vitality during recovery.
Following the course of care, each patient is evaluated to determine their ability to continue living alone or with loved ones. Most rehabilitation patients return to their own homes or a supported living site following recovery. Since The Cottages are so home-like, the progression from rehabilitation to home is much, much easier.
Rehabilitation services are generally covered for older adults eligible for Medicare reimbursement. The Cottages also accept patients with private insurance or the ability to pay privately.
Orthopedic Rehab
Orthopedic rehab at The Cottages treats the skeleton, muscles, tendons and their supporting soft tissue. Physicians, case managers, physical therapists and occupational therapists are dedicated to helping you repair and build your strength, coordination and flexibility. We treat several orthopedic conditions including, but not limited to:
- Unilateral and bilateral joint replacements
- Knee & hip replacements
- Hip fractures
- Pelvic fractures
- Shoulder replacements
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a rehab service that helps individuals achieve independence. Occupational therapy include:
- Activities of daily living such as dressing techniques, grooming, bathing and home management skills
- Training in the use of self-help aids
- Cognitive skills development
- Upper body strengthening and coordination
- Home evaluation to assess need for adaptive equipment to promote safety
Physical Therapy
The physical therapy staff is committed to helping individuals restore health, function and development. Our staff treats orthopedic conditions, joint and soft-tissue injuries, arthritic conditions and neurologic conditions using the following therapy techniques:
- Walking practice on a new indoor track, concrete, grass and stone surfaces
- Moving in and out of a vehicle using the transit machine
- Training in areas of bed mobility, transfers and gait (with or without an assistive device)
- Treatment of lower extremity dysfunction
- Strength training and coordination
- Pain management
- Balance training
- Amputee care/prosthetics
- Physical agent modalities as needed
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders. Our speech pathologist works with residents and communicates an assessment and recommendations with the care team. Speech therapy techniques include:
- Receptive/expressive language therapy
- Oral motor
- Dysphagia management
- Cognitive rehabilitation