When a loved one is recovering from a serious illness, surgery, or hospital stay, the journey to full health often doesn’t end when they leave the hospital. This is where post-acute care comes into play. Post-acute care provides continued medical and rehabilitative support to help patients regain their strength, manage their conditions and achieve the best possible quality of life.
Post-acute care encompasses a range of services that support patients in their recovery after a hospitalization. It bridges the gap between the hospital and home, offering a transition phase that ensures patients are not only physically recovering but also gaining the skills and confidence to return to their daily lives. The goal is to prevent rehospitalization, manage chronic conditions and help patients reach their maximum potential.
Types of post-acute care
Post-acute care can take many forms, including:
- Inpatient rehabilitation: Intensive therapy in a specialized facility to help patients recover from major surgeries, strokes or severe injuries.
- Skilled nursing facilities: Provide 24-hour medical care and rehabilitative services for patients who need more support than they can get at home.
- Home health care: Medical and rehabilitative services delivered in the patient’s home, ideal for those who are well enough to return home but still need some level of medical support.
- Long-term acute care hospitals: For patients with serious medical conditions that require extended hospital stays.
How our Nursing & Rehab Center can help
At Country Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem, Pa., our team of professionals provide 24-hour skilled nursing care as well as rehabilitation services including physical, occupational and speech therapy. We are proud to have a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid as well as inclusion on US News and World Report’s list of Best Nursing Homes in both the long-term care and short-term rehabilitation categories.
We specialize in providing quality post-acute care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Here’s how we can support you and your loved ones:
Comprehensive rehabilitation services
Our center offers a broad spectrum of rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Skilled therapists work closely with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at restoring mobility, improving communication skills and enhancing daily living activities. As an alternative to hospital-based rehabilitation care, our short-term rehabilitation programs address conditions from knee or hip replacements to post-traumatic injuries to recovering from a serious health condition such as a stroke. Provided by our partner, Powerback Rehabilitation, therapies are offered in our onsite therapy gym up to six days a week, two hours a day, from Monday through Saturday.
Skilled nursing care
Country Meadows co-workers in our Nursing & Rehabilitation Center focus on the whole person, ensuring individual physical, emotional and spiritual needs are met. Nursing professionals provide 24/7 skilled nursing long-term care to manage complex medical needs and administer medications, monitor vital signs and offer wound care, among other medical services. This ensures that patients receive the continuous care they need in post-acute care.
Personalized care plans
We understand that each patient’s recovery journey is unique. Our multidisciplinary team, including our medical director, nurses, therapists and social workers, collaborate to create individualized care plans. These plans address not only the physical aspects of recovery but also the emotional and psychological needs of each patient.
Supportive environment
Designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for care and recovery, our Center offers private and semi-private rooms, nutritious meals and recreational activities to promote social interaction and mental well-being. Our goal is to make our patients feel at home while they recover.
Family involvement
We believe that family involvement is crucial to the recovery process in post-acute care. We encourage family members to participate in care planning and provide education and support to help them understand their loved one’s needs. This collaborative approach ensures a smoother transition from our Center to home.
Focus on preventing rehospitalization
One of the key goals of our post-acute care services is to prevent unnecessary rehospitalizations. Through careful monitoring, timely medical interventions and comprehensive care plans, we aim to address potential issues before they require a hospital readmission.
Country Meadows offers rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care at our Bethlehem campus in Northampton County. Discover why US News and World Report recognized the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as Best Nursing Home for both Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation.
Please contact us today with any questions you may have or for more information on our services. We’re here to help!
