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Heights offers a separate subacute wing. We begin planning for
discharge on the day the patient arrives. Treatment is designed to
help each patient achieve his/her highest level of function and
quality of life.
- Subacute Rehab
Services
- Transitional Medical Care
- Physiatrist Services
- Subacute Nursing Services
- Amenities
- Medical Advisory Board
Subacute Rehab Services
Our Subacute Rehabilitation Services address diverse conditions
resulting from debilitating illnesses and injuries that may be a
result of:
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Neurological conditions, such as
stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease
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Orthopedic injuries and fractures
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Joint replacements
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Cancer-related conditions
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Amputations
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Trauma resulting from accident or
illness
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Muscular/skeletal problems
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Functional decline secondary to other illnesses
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Transitional Medical Care
Physiatrist Services
We provide the following therapies under the supervision of an
onsite Physiatrist (a physician specializing in rehabilitation
medicine):
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Physical Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Speech Therapy
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Post-Acute Cardiac Care
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Restorative Care
The
Physiatrist supervises each patient's therapy program and
participates in the care planning and discharge planning process.
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Subacute Nursing
Services
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Tracheostomy Care (Respiratory
Therapist on Staff)
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TPN
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Peritoneal Dialysis
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Wound Care (Wound VAC., Whirlpool—lower
extremity, and pressure relief mattresses)
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IV Therapy
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J Tubes to G Tubes
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Multiple IV Antibiotics
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Care of triple lumen and Hickman
catheters
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Portocath
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PICC lines
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Pain management
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Bowel
& Bladder Training
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Patient education, which includes
colostomy and ileostomy training, and diabetic management
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 Amenities
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Complimentary televisions
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Welcome meal
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Concierge
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On-site salon
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Massage therapy
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Afternoon Tea/Danish Room Service
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Complementary manicures
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Beautiful outdoor courtyard with
gazebo
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Indoor
Bird Aviary
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Medical Advisory Board
Our facility has a Medical Advisory Board, a panel of physician
specialists who develop, approve, and monitor our patients'
specialty care needs.
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