Choosing the right therapeutic rehab center is a big decision that needs careful thought. The facility will, after all, help you recover from an accident, planned surgery or illness.
Make a short list of Whatcom County rehab centers that have a great reputation, convenient location, positive reviews/ratings and modern amenities. This will help you focus on what matters most. Then arrange a tour of the top two rehab centers so you can chat with staff and get a better feel for each place before deciding.
Here are some questions to ponder as you make your choice:
What type of therapy does the center offer?
Christian Health Care Center is a reputable skilled nursing and therapeutic rehabilitation facility, and our certified physical therapists can help diagnose and treat movement problems, helping patients regain mobility. They can also help patients avoid surgery in some cases and recover from surgery in others.
Our occupational therapists help patients correct or compensate for activities of daily living challenges.
What’s the difference between physical and occupational therapy? Physical therapy is about restoring general physical function — movement, balance, strength, flexibility. Occupational therapy is more about the specific movements required by everyday life. Or, put another way: Physical therapy will help you walk into the kitchen, and occupational therapy will help you cook dinner.
Speech therapy can be necessary following a stroke if language has become impaired. Speech therapists help individuals increase functional communication. They can also help with related swallowing challenges by modifying feeding techniques and diet requirements.
No matter what type of rehabilitation you need, therapists at CHCC will design a plan that’s specific to your needs. They are compassionate, well-trained healthcare providers.
Are the rehabilitation rooms private or shared with others?
At our healthcare campus in Lynden, WA, CHCC provides patient-centered physical, occupational and speech therapy for a wide range of patients. Whether you’re planning a recovery from hip or knee replacement surgery at PeaceHealth Medical Center, healing from a workplace injury or recovering from a stroke, CHCC’s rehabilitation services can provide just the care you need. Our therapy services are available to patients six days per week.
Through a partnership with Infinity Rehab, a global leader in physical and occupational therapy, CHCC offers specialized, personal care in a private setting. In-patient therapy patients appreciate that our rehabilitation wing has its own entrance – separate from our long-term care wing — and each of our rooms has its own private bathroom. There are shared spaces for therapy sessions, socializing and visiting with family, but each of our therapeutic recovery rooms is private and spacious.
How does one schedule time in a therapeutic rehab center?
Admission to the therapeutic rehab program at CHCC involves three simple steps.
First, your physician will need to provide a summary of your health status and orders for medications, treatments, diagnostic studies, specialized rehab services, diet and physical mobility restrictions, along with plans for continuing care and discharge.
Second, you’ll need to provide CHCC with assurance there is funding in place for care services. If you’re not sure whether CHCC works with your insurance, give us a call at 360-354-4434.
Finally, our admissions approval team will carefully consider our ability to provide an appropriate level of care, maintain a safe environment and ensure proper staff levels and training.
If you have additional questions about admissions for therapeutic rehabilitation, please contact us at 360-354-4434 or via email at admits@chcclynden.org.