Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center

Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center sits in the Athena Health Care Systems family, a group that's been operating since 1984, and offers all sorts of living choices for older adults, including independent living and senior apartments for those who want their own place but might still need some support now and then, and then over on another end, there are specialized facilities for people living with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's, so folks can get a care plan that matches what they need. The center is both a nursing and rehab facility, offering a mix of short-term rehabilitation for people recovering from surgery or illness and long-term skilled nursing care for those who need more support every day. There's 24-hour skilled nursing on site, and a dedicated team-including physicians, nurses, clinical staff, rehabilitation therapists, and ancillary staff-work to help each resident with health needs like wound care, IV therapy, medication management, and falls prevention, as well as end of life care through hospice. Residents can count on personalized attention, because the staff work closely with them to assist with activities of daily living, whether it's bathing, eating, or getting dressed, while the therapists offer regular physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help with recovery and daily functioning. The center handles respite care and private duty care if families need a break or if someone needs a little extra help, and there are social and recreational activities to help break up the days and bring people together, with life enrichment programs and substance use supportive services in the mix, which is something fairly unique. People can stay for just a short time after a hospital visit, or for the long run, and there's support for aging in place through their continuing care options. The building has comfortable, calming rooms, both private and shared, and a range of amenities designed for comfort and support, along with home care services for certain needs. Southeast participates in advocacy and policy work as part of Athena Health Care Systems and the Mass Senior Care Association, so they stay involved in efforts to improve things like reducing unnecessary use of antipsychotics, supporting caregiving staff wages, focusing on patient rights, and running community health campaigns like Fight the Flu and Sepsis Smart. They also post updates and information for members and families and even help with training new staff for caregiving roles through programs like RCA training. All in all, Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center covers many needs older adults can have, and always looks for ways to help residents recover, stay safe, and feel comfortable as they age.