Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Masonic Care Community Provides Quality Outpatient Rehabilitation Services in Utica, NY
At Masonic Care Community we offer another path to recovery for individuals who do not require 24/7 medical supervision but still need quality therapy to regain their abilities after a surgery or illness. Unlike our inpatient rehab program where patients stay at our facility in Utica, our outpatient rehabilitation service allows individuals to return home after receiving treatment, and attend scheduled therapy sessions at our campus. This approach works best with patients who can manage independent daily activities without constant help.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- Scheduled Therapy Sessions: Outpatient programs typically involve scheduled therapy sessions, usually lasting 1-2 hours, a few times per week.
- Flexible Treatment Times: Outpatient rehabilitation offers more flexible scheduling, allowing patients to maintain their home and work routines.
- Lower Cost: Compared to inpatient care, outpatient rehabilitation is generally less expensive.
- Focus on Gradual Recovery: The focus is on gradual recovery and skill development, with patients having more independence in their recovery process.
- Less Severe Conditions: Outpatient services are typically used for less severe injuries, post-surgical recovery, and manageable chronic conditions.
Types of Therapy in Outpatient Rehabilitation
There are basically three types of rehabilitation you’ll experience in an outpatient program like the one we have at Masonic Care Community:
- Physical Therapy (PT): This type of therapy focuses on physical impairments and pain, helping patients achieve their goals of independence. This includes mobility retraining, balance restoration, therapeutic exercises, physical conditioning, and neuromuscular retraining.
- Occupational Therapy (OT): Occupational therapy helps patients improve their ability to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as feeding, dressing, grooming, preparing meals, and even caring for a pet.
- Speech Therapy: Speech therapy addresses communication, swallowing, and cognition issues, which is particularly important for those affected by strokes, respiratory illnesses, brain injuries, or dementias.
When is Outpatient Rehabilitation Approriate?
The decision to choose outpatient rehabilitation depends on several factors, including the severity of the medical condition. Outpatient rehabilitation care is best suited for less severe post op or post illness conditions. Your overall health status is also a part of the equation; patients who are stable enough to manage daily activities at home are good candidates. Recovery goals also play a role, with outpatient programs typically focused on gradual progress. Your healthcare provider can help you decide the best approach to your rehabilitation. Insurance coverage may also influence the type of rehabilitation you choose. Finally, your personal circumstances, like your home support system and the ability to travel to your appointments, are important considerations.
Our rehabilitation services provide you with the right living arrangement for your needs.
We are dedicated to providing our community with quality care, neighborly compassion, and professional acumen. Our heritage is built on service to the community and we want to do as much as we can to fulfill the legacy of those who came before us. If you are looking for medical rehabilitation facilities in theUtica, New York area, get in touch with us about a tour or to answer any questions you might have about this important part of you or your loved ones’ lives.
We’ll get you into the HomeStretch:
- Combined therapies for a better outcome
- Schedule your visit with us, get your therapy from our professionals, then go home to your support network
- Convenient and effective for many post operative or illness recovery programs.
At the Masonic Care Community, our rehabilitation services will help you get back to your active lifestyle.
If you’d like to learn more about rehab services from the Masonic Care Community, we’d love to hear from you. You may call us at (315) 798-4850 to learn more about our rehabilitation services, or click the button below to fill out our convenient contact form. We look forward to speaking with you soon!