Rebekah Rehab Extended Care Center sits at 1070 Havemeyer Ave in the Bronx, just off Interstate 95, in a quiet neighborhood, and folks there focus on helping people recover and live as independently as possible, whether they need short-term rehab after surgery or help with daily living, and they take pride in being able to care for folks with special medical needs like wound vacs, PICC lines, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes, plus they have a strong program for advanced wound care-helping with surgical, diabetic, and burn wounds-which is something not everyone provides. The building itself has big windows that let in plenty of light and offer broad views, and the resident suites have private bathrooms, individual climate controls, telephones, cable TVs, kitchenettes, and some have full kitchens and spacious closets, with laundry rooms and on-site parking making things a little easier for residents and visitors, and each floor has a nourishment station with snacks available any time of day or night. Food's a big deal too, with homestyle meals prepared fresh daily, and breakfast served in the rooms while lunch and dinner are usually laid out buffet-style in the dining room-if, say, someone needs or prefers restaurant-style service or has dietary restrictions, the culinary team works with that as well, so folks can have what they need and enjoy something good to eat. The Take Away Cafe over at 1070 Grimes gives people another casual spot to grab something.
Living at Rebekah means you're part of a lively community, with activities like tai chi, trivia, concerts, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and trips that break up the routine, plus people can spend time in the gym, garden, gaming and computer rooms, small library, or beauty salon, with some activities run by residents themselves and plenty of chances to join in whether you're up for social time or quiet moments. There's a bilingual and multilingual nursing team, around the clock, and the whole staff-including specialists like directors of rehab, nursing, patient services, case managers, and information technology-work together to keep things running smoothly, which is important when people come from many different backgrounds and need care in different languages.
Rebekah offers many kinds of care, including assisted living where staff help with bathing, eating, medication, and getting around, as well as memory care with special programs and attention for those who need it, skilled nursing that covers full-time medical support, and post-acute rehab services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus outpatient rehab and even home care if someone needs help at home after leaving the main facility. There are independent living apartments with optional support for folks who want more freedom but still want access to medical care and community events, and the transportation team organizes day trips and helps residents get to appointments or run errands, making it easier for them to stay active in the neighborhood. Rebekah's board and management team, with folks like Jeffrey C. Gold, M.D. as director, keep an eye on things to make sure the place stays clean, well-run, comfortable, and safe, especially after everything that's happened with things like COVID-19 testing and infection control.
People in the community and their loved ones notice the warm feeling here, from the way the staff treat everyone with patience and respect, to the way they try to empower every resident to get better, stay as independent as possible, and participate in community life. Whether someone needs help for a short time or a place to call home long-term, Rebekah tries to meet physical, social, and emotional needs with gentle care, organized activities, good food, fresh air, and a safe, welcoming environment that never feels too fancy but always feels like people care about each other.
