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Ridgecrest offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs. A licensed therapist screens all residents upon admission and quarterly thereafter in the skilled setting. Following the evaluation of the resident’s functional abilities, an individualized rehabilitation program is developed, addressing areas related to the resident’s:
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy are available seven days a week. ADL Training –to maximize functional independence - dressing, grooming, toileting, bathing, and home / community management skills Wound Care – for surgical wounds, decubitus and stasis ulcers Gait Training – achieve safe ambulation/locomotion Bed Mobility & Transfers – positioning and transferring Splinting / Contracture Management – prevent contractures, preservation of skin integrity, and joint protection Dysphagia – improve quality of life by identifying the appropriate diet consistency for safe eating, strengthening swallow mechanism, and decreasing the potential for aspiration Aphasia / Cognitive – reduce frustration by facilitating comprehension and addressing communication needs and improving socialization Rehab Dining –increase patient’s self-feeding independence using adaptive equipment / techniques while working with trained staff Restorative Program – allows for daily /weekly monitoring of residents by the restorative and therapy staff after discharge from skilled therapy. |
