Short-Term Rehabilitation
Evergreen Woods of North Branford, CT
Evergreen Woods provides a full spectrum of services for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Units, and is staffed by a full complement of qualified individuals dedicated to providing outstanding services. The Retreat is Evergreen Woods’s home to a wonderful group of friends and neighbors who’ve moved here for three basic reasons: 1– to receive assistance with the day to day tasks of living, 2– enjoy a higher quality of life and 3-participate in Rehabilitation after a hospital stay.
We offer physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy, both for Members of our community as well as outside guests.
Through on-site Rehabilitation Services, we can treat patients with a variety of conditions. We help you with the healthy aging process, but also treat more complex diagnoses such as stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, low vision, dysphasia, lymphedema, post-surgical joint replacement such as knee; hip; and shoulder; pain management, and more.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy restores function for individuals who have experienced neuromuscular or skeletal dysfunction. Individualized therapeutic treatment may include:
- Training in mobility, gait stability, posture and positioning
- Exercise programs to increase muscle function, coordination and endurance
- Joint and soft tissue mobilization to increase range-of-motion
- Wound care
- Pain management
Evergreen Woods is a 5-star rated community. Enjoy the peace of mind that you or your loved one is truly cared for, in a certified top-rated community, dedicated to their support and care.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy assists individuals with adapting to their social and physical environment. Therapists enhance patient functionality through:
- Education and training in areas such as dressing, bathing, eating and grooming
- Adaptive techniques or equipment to overcome physical disabilities
- Strengthening and coordination exercises
- Exercises to reduce the effects of arthritis or other conditions to maintain normal joint movement
Speech-Language Therapy
Speech-language pathologists address communication and swallowing dysfunction. Treatment plans are designed for individual needs, such as:
- Verbal and non-verbal communication, including programs for the hearing impaired
- Oral muscle strength and functioning required for speaking and swallowing
- Appropriate diet recommendations
Evergreen Woods offers the most aggressive, most competitive Short-Term Rehab services in the area. The focus is on you – your outcomes, your goals and returning you home stronger than you were before.
- Improve Walking – Ability, quality & tolerance
- Improve balance
- Decrease fall risk
- Improve functional mobility & safety
- Pain relief
- Skin integrity/Edema
- Increase communication skills
- Improve reading, writing, listening, speaking and comprehension
- Improve ability to follow directions
- Improve quality of speech
- Address breath support
Frequently Asked Questions
Short-term rehab typically includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy, depending on the person’s recovery needs and physician recommendations.
At Evergreen Woods in North Branford, CT, rehab services are designed to help older adults recover after surgery, illness, injury, hospitalization, or a change in strength, mobility, or daily function.
Rehab services may help with:
- Walking, balance, and fall-risk reduction
- Strength, endurance, and mobility
- Transfers, posture, and range of motion
- Dressing, bathing, grooming, and daily living skills
- Speech, communication, memory, and swallowing
- Pain management and safe return home planning
Evergreen Woods provides on-site nursing support for rehab guests based on each person’s care plan, clinical needs, and physician orders.
Nursing care may include:
- Medication management
- Monitoring health changes
- Support with activities of daily living
- Coordination with therapy teams
- Recovery support after surgery, illness, injury, or hospitalization
- Communication with families, physicians, and care providers
For specific staffing, clinical services, and availability, families should speak with the admissions team or a Lifestyle Advisor.
Admission to short-term rehab typically requires a clinical review, physician orders, insurance verification, and room availability.
Many guests come to rehab after:
- A hospital stay
- Surgery
- Illness or injury
- A fall or fracture
- Joint replacement
- A change in strength, balance, mobility, or daily function
To begin the process, families can contact Evergreen Woods to speak with a Lifestyle Advisor or admissions coordinator. The team can review availability, documentation needs, insurance questions, and whether short-term rehab is appropriate for the person’s recovery goals.
Evergreen Woods offers rehab rooms in private and semi-private options, based on availability and the guest’s care needs.
Families should ask the admissions team about:
- Current room availability
- Whether a private room can be requested
- Room features and amenities
- What to bring for a rehab stay
- Expected length of stay
Room availability can change quickly, so it is best to confirm options before admission.
Evergreen Woods accepts Medicare for eligible short-term rehab stays. Evergreen Woods does not accept Medicaid for rehab stays. Long-term care insurance and VA-related benefits may vary by policy, eligibility, and service type.
Families should speak with a Lifestyle Advisor or admissions coordinator to review Medicare eligibility, insurance verification, long-term care insurance, and any available benefit options before admission.
The cost of short-term rehab in North Branford, CT depends on the length of stay, room type, insurance coverage, clinical needs, and therapy plan.
Cost may be affected by:
- Medicare or insurance eligibility
- Private-pay rates
- Room type
- Length of stay
- Therapy needs
- Nursing or clinical support needs
- Authorization requirements
Some rehab stays may be covered in part by Medicare or another approved insurance plan when eligibility requirements are met. For the most accurate daily rate, coverage estimate, and out-of-pocket cost, contact Evergreen Woods and speak with the admissions team.