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We pride ourselves in providing an exceptional level of therapeutic care. If you have any questions concerning therapy services at Autumn Hills please contact the Director of Rehabilitation or the individual therapist.
Physical Therapy
We have a full staff of Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Many residents receive therapy twice daily depending on the resident's needs and tolerance. Services provided include but are not limited to:
- Rehabilitative exercises
- Ambulation training
- Hydrotherapy
- Moist heat packs
- Ultrasound
- Family instruction
When a resident is returning home, we work to assist in overcoming obstacles in the home environment. We teach each resident and family member stair negotiation, transfer techniques, ambulation skills, and address any special circumstances involved in returning home.
Occupational Therapy evaluates and treats problems with activities of daily living including but not limited to:
- Eating
- Dressing
- Hygiene
- Bathing
- Homemaking
- Functional mobility improvement includes getting in and out of a chair or car and on and off a toilet
The purpose of the training provided is to help the resident become as independent as possible.
Home Evaluation - As part of the discharge planning process, The Occupational Therapist conducts a home evaluation including equipment recommendations which will help the resident maintain maximum independence in the home environment.
A Licensed Speech Pathologist provides speech, language and swallowing services. The Speech Pathologist evaluates the resident referred by the physician and develops a rehabilitation plan. The plan defines the type and frequency of therapy required to maximize the resident's recovery.
Respiratory Services are provided to our residents when ordered by the physician. Services may be initiated at any time during a resident's stay and may include but are not limited to the following:
- Ventilator Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen Therapy Monitoring
- Pulse Oximetry
Adjusting to the many life changes during a nursing home admission is never easy. Counseling services are available if ordered by the physician to assist with psycho-social adjustments. Some of the reasons a physician may order Psychological services include:
- Programs to eliminate the need for chemical or physical restraints
- Behavior problems
- Grief counseling
- Depression
- Conflict resolution
- Anxiety
Autumn Hills offers outpatient Physical, Occupation and Speech therapy services geared to the senior population. Our state-of-the-art therapy department offers the latest in rehabilitation technology and equipment. It includes a treadmill, Fluido bike, NuStep and various resistive exercise equipment. The team of licensed rehabilitation experts strive to assist patients in achieving their individual goals.
Our support services include but are not limited to:
- Admission counseling
- Coordinate dental, hearing and eye care
- Provide information regarding Durable Power of Attorney and Living Wills
- Assist with Medicare and Medicaid applications
- Coordinate discharge planning
- Nutrition Services - Various nutrition services are provided by our Registered Dietitian. Each resident is assessed for nutritional needs. Specialized diets are developed to meet individual needs and texture alterations are completed to meet individual chewing and swallowing needs.
