Short Term Rehab CT | Senior Recovery Center in Connecticut

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What Is Short-Term Rehab?

The purpose of short-term rehab is to improve a patient’s physical strength and ability to accomplish everyday tasks after an acute injury or illness. Patients who have been discharged from local hospitals, but need further rehabilitative care are welcome in our 30-bed, dedicated rehab unit at Avon Health Center. Among other conditions, we offer short-term rehab stays to those who have experienced any of the following acute traumas:

Neurological disorders like stroke and Parkinson’s disease
Orthopedic rehabilitation for fractures, orthopedic injuries, joint replacements, etc.
Amputations and prosthetic rehabilitation
Accident trauma
Corrective surgery
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Arthritis
Nutritional deficiencies
Wound Care

Our Approach to Short-Term Rehab

Avon Health Center understands the importance of finding a reliable recovery center for a loved one. For those who require the skilled care of a compassionate nursing staff to recover from an acute trauma, our commitment to rehabilitation and wellness sets Avon Health Center apart. Our staff is devoted to helping its patients reach their recovery goals in a timely manner within a safe environment. Patients will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and our experienced rehabilitation staff seven days a week, who will work with them to help regain skills lost due to their short-term illness or injury. These skills include:

Personal care
Home management
Meal preparation
Transfer and gait training
Therapeutic and balance exercises
Restorative feeding
Swallowing and speech retraining

Specialized Recovery Care

We provide specialized recovery care, such as pain management, intravenous antibiotic therapy, wound care and more. Patients and their family members will work with members of our Rehabilitation Team, which consists of the following experienced professionals: