Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Center is a skilled nursing facility that stays open 24 hours a day and handles both short-term and long-term care. Staff work on rehabilitation and create personalized recovery plans for people dealing with a wide range of conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations, heart problems, neurological disorders, and more. They serve three meals a day and snacks, and the team focuses on making care both personal and based on evidence, adjusting care standards as needed. The nursing department sits in the top 10% across the nation, and the facility has earned a 5-star rating from CMS and recognition from US News & World Report as a top Skilled Nursing Facility.
Nurses and therapists help with IV therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, mental health services, and special programs like falls prevention. Outpatient rehab services mean people can get their therapy at the center, at home, or even through virtual sessions, and physical therapy is sometimes made more enjoyable by adding things like obstacle courses or equipment into sessions. Patients often get home exercises to do outside regular visits, and everything starts with a clear assessment and customized plan built just for them. Neurologists are available for consultations, and the care team supports patients and families through tough times, including end-of-life care.
Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Center is part of the larger Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, with ties to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care in Cambridge, offering access to research-backed treatment and various hospitals and outpatient centers through eastern Massachusetts. The center keeps up with health and wellness initiatives, like the Fight the Flu Campaign and Sepsis Smart, and works hard to lower the off-label use of antipsychotic drugs. People and their visitors will also find practical features, like visitor policies, nearby lodging and dining, and tools for finding doctors, making appointments, or using the Patient Gateway online system. Patients and families can take a tour, fill out post-discharge surveys, and use resources for planning their visit. While there's sometimes been trouble with server connections, the location remains focused on helping each person work toward better independence and health, with a team that collaborates daily and aims to give care that matches each individual's needs.
