Walnut Ridge offers inpatient and outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Following surgery, the most successful recoveries happen during a short stay in a comfortable setting, with onsite therapy and rehab professionals. It’s the best possible scenario because it eliminates scheduling and transportation challenges so elders can focus on healing in a peaceful, relaxed environment.
“Green House residents are 16 percent less likely to be bedridden, 38 percent less likely to have pressure ulcers and 45 percent less likely to have catheters. Avoidable hospitalizations and readmissions are also lower.” American Hospital Association
Short Stay, the Healthy Way
With only 12 elders inhabiting each cottage, and top-notch infection control practices, the likelihood for infection transmission at Green House® Cottages of Walnut Ridge is substantially lower than at traditional facilities. This is a huge plus when recovering from surgery because when you sign up for a short stay, the last thing you want is an infection to impede progress and lengthen healing time.
From Hospital to Recovery
When elders come to Green House® Cottages of Walnut Ridge following a hospitalization for a surgery, procedure, or diagnosis, they find the best care possible at our skilled nursing rehab center. We have all the experience, expertise, and infrastructure in place to help elders recover after:
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Amputation
- Injuries
- Acute Illness
All elders, no matter the length of their stay, enjoy all the amenities, services, and compassionate care.
- Clean, comfortable, climate-controlled private rooms and bathrooms
- Daily Housekeeping
- Laundry Services
- 24/7 Made-to-Order Meals
- 24/7 Onsite Personal Care
- 24/7 Onsite Nursing Care
- Full Access to Therapy & Rehab Services
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Stroke Recovery Therapy
- Gait Training
- Strength Training
- Community Re-Entry Training
How Long is Short?
A short stay can last a week, eight weeks, or somewhere in between. It varies depending on the person, the complexity of their medical condition, treatment plan, and ability to heal. A team of medical professionals – doctor, nurse practitioner, director of nursing, MDS coordinator, social services representative, and rehab therapists – meet regularly to strategize how to help the elder recover, be discharged, and return home.
Homecoming…What’s Next?
When it’s time for an elder to return home, our knowledgeable staff can help with all aspects of the transition, including an evaluation of current living conditions and recommendations for modifications and setting up equipment to support safe and comfortable independent living.