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Ensuring the Support You Need to Live a Healthier Life

High-Quality Therapy and Support That Gets Your Life Back on Course.

Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides comprehensive short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation for individuals transitioning from a hospital stay due to surgery, illness or injury.

Our program includes a wide range of physical, occupational and speech-language therapies designed to enable a quick, safe and effective return home with maximum independence, full functional ability and reduced risk for setbacks.

Individualized Treatment to Fit Your Unique Needs

Planning your short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay begins before you even arrive at Mt. Carmel for therapy and skilled services.  Our staff works closely with case managers and providers throughout the transition from hospital discharge to admittance at Mt. Carmel to make it as easy on you as possible.

Once you arrive and get settled in, our highly-trained team—consisting of our medical director, nurse practitioner, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, dietitian, social workers and nursing assistants—will sit down with you to gain an understanding of your unique needs, goals and expectations. From there, we’ll develop a personalized plan of care carefully customized to best support you—and get the most out of your time here.

We take care of the details so you can focus on what matters most to you—getting well and ensuring you are back home as soon as possible.

The Mt. Carmel Approach

Discharging from a hospital to a rehabilitation setting can be full of worry, anxiety and many questions. We’re here to help you in any way possible and demonstrate why this is the best environment for you to recover more quickly and regain your independence sooner.

It’s our commitment at Mt. Carmel to reduce the stress on patients and families and make the transition smooth, comfortable and enjoyable.

Our staff will:

  • Work with case managers, providers and family members to streamline admission
  • Clearly explain the process from admission to discharge
  • Help you understand your payment options, including Medicare and commercial health insurance coverage
  • Put together your own rehab team that works in coordination with your surgeon or primary care physician
  • Give you the highest level of privacy possible
  • Be available when you need us to answer questions and address concerns

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services

  • General or cardiac surgery
  • Joint replacement and orthopedic surgery
  • Cardiac events and interventions (such as stent insertions or treatment for congestive heart failure)
  • Strokes
  • Respiratory Issues

We offer complex nursing care for a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions.

Mt. Carmel’s rehabilitation services are provided by licensed Physical, Occupational and Speech-Language Therapists. In addition, our team includes Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs).

Having a complete therapy team allows patients to benefit from an integrated approach to therapy. Consistent, repetitive therapy is important for an effective and timely recovery. Rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing facility provide the opportunity to receive therapy more than once a day and at times that are optimal for you. Mt. Carmel offers that invaluable flexibility, in addition to the highest level of services.

Physical Therapy is provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) who evaluate each patient and design a custom activity and exercise plan that builds strength and improves the range of motion for limbs and joints. PTs help reduce pain, restore functional ability and prevent disability.

Occupational Therapy is provided by licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs) who perform evaluations and help customize therapy that improves the patient’s abilities to perform daily tasks, ranging from self-care to recreational or occupational activities. In addition, OTs design treatment plans and assist patients in improving function, visual, cognitive and general coordination skills. The ultimate goal of occupational therapy is to facilitate a patient’s ability to perform with the highest degree of independence possible.

Speech-Language Therapy is provided by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who address communication, cognition and dysphagia (swallowing) deficits that may be due to injury, illness or chronic decline. SLPs provide therapeutic interventions to improve receptive and expressive communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders and speech impairments due to various types of medical conditions and disorders. SLPs also establish communication systems for patients with hearing impairments, and for those requiring alternative communication systems. Additionally, SLPs play a primary role in the evaluation and treatment of adults with swallowing disorders.

A Unique Environment of Care

Mt. Carmel’s short-term rehabilitation care program is housed on its own dedicated floor, with 20 private and two semi-private rooms. Residents receive 24/7 nursing care and support.

We do everything we can to prepare you for a safe return home, which means simulating your regular lifestyle, and creating an environment that mimics your everyday life and routines as much as possible. Your dedicated team of physical, occupational and speech therapists is continuously focused on your goals and providing services at times that are best for you and your daily schedule.

We want Mt. Carmel to feel like it’s your own home. You may bring almost anything to make you comfortable, whether it’s your favorite pillow, photos of your family, your clothing, electronics or personal care items. There is a kitchen on the floor for you to enjoy an array of meal options prepared by our executive culinary chef. Your room comes equipped with Wi-Fi  and cable television, so you can continually stay connected with loved ones, the world around you or your favorite television program. Visitors – whether family or friends – are always welcome.

Quality of Your Care

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) honored Mt. Carmel with the Silver Achievement in Quality Award. This award is the second-highest of three levels of distinction bestowed on long-term care and assisted living providers through the AHCA/NCAL’s National Quality Award Program. We’re also proud recipients of the 2018 and 2019 ACHCA Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award for superior facility performance on various health, safety and quality measures.

Services

  • Wide range of physical, occupational and speech-language therapies
  • A Medical Director to manage on-site mental health, podiatry, dental, laboratory, optometry, radiology and imaging services
  • A Case Worker to help provide any needed social services
  • Pastoral care
  • An ADA Registered Dietitian who works with the culinary staff to ensure nutritional needs are met
  • A Clinical Pharmacist who regularly reviews individual medication regimes and consults with the Medical Director, nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team

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Amenities

  • Large-sized rehab gym
  • 20 private and 2 semi-private rooms
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Cable television
  • Neighborhood dining areas

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Typical Length of Stay

With today’s shorter hospital stays, many individuals require additional therapy and skilled nursing services following discharge from the hospital. Often, the necessary services are not practical to be provided at home. Mt. Carmel provides short-term skilled nursing care and rehabilitation therapy that can help enable a safe, effective and quick return to independence.

Types of Payment

If you have Medicare coverage, you may qualify for the Medicare Skilled Nursing benefit. If you have commercial health insurance through an employer, you may also be eligible for skilled nursing services. Coverage should be verified through your insurance provider or the hospital’s discharge planner. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact our Business Office Manager at 603-627-3811.