The Patient And The Family
The Patient and Family - are the most important members of the team and are involved in all aspects of rehabilitation in order to achieve their goals.

Individualized Treatment Plan
Once a patient is medically stable, the medical rehabilitation team provides a comprehensive individualized treatment plan, tailored to each patient’s recovery needs. The program assesses each person's abilities using best practice protocols and guidelines to maximize the functional recovery of the patient.

Experienced, highly-skilled nursing care
WCA’s specially trained rehabilitation professionals provide quality nursing care with an emphasis on improving the patient’s ability to care for themselves.

Physical therapy
The physical therapist helps thepatient gain strength, balance, coordination, andendurance.  The therapist also works to improve bed movement, transfers, and walking or wheelchair skills.

Occupational therapy
The occupational therapist helps the patient gain independence in activities of daily living such as dressing, personal hygiene, and feeding.  The therapist also focuses on improving strength, coordination, and problem solving skills needed for returning to household and/or community jobs.

Speech-language therapy
Speech and Language and Hearing therapists provide a comprehensive, quality service in the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders. The dedicated team of professionals is patient-centered and family-focused to maximize the patient’s ability to communicate.

Pet therapy
Pet therapy can enhance the patient’s functional outcome.  For many patients, pet therapy is a real plus and a natural anti-depressant.

Horticulture therapy
Horticultural therapy is the purposeful use of plants and gardens to promote individual mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.  The experience takes place in a dedicated garden at the Jones Memorial Health Center campus.

Community outings
Certified recreation therapists provide community re-entry outings that help patients regain as much independence as possible in a community setting.  Outings may include a trip to the grocery store, a restaurant, or other locations within the community.

Case Management
The case manager brings together many parts of the patient's care, including:  education, team conferences, communication with insurance companies, and discharge planning.  Case managers are resource people for the patient and family during the rehabilitation stay.

Psychology services
The psychology team provides services on a case-by-case basis.  The psychologist offers support and education to help the patient and family deal with life changes.

Outpatient therapy
WCA provides outpatient therapy programs at Jones Memorial Health Center campus that includes physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy, tailored to each patient’s therapy needs.

Support group
The hospital’s stroke rehab program includes a local Stroke Support group that meets on the third Thursday of every month.  Monthly programming may include: educational, social, and support activities that are helpful for patients and family members, alike.

Family members and caregivers are encouraged to attend therapy sessions to learn how to help the patient with such activities as transfers, exercises, and activities of daily living so they understand what to expect when loved ones transition to the home environment.

To refer a patient to the Medical Rehabilitation Program, call
(716) 664-8650.