Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Center is a unique facility that offers compassionate short-term nursing and rehabilitation for patients who need extra time and therapy before returning home after a hospital stay. With 87 beds and 24-hour nursing care, the center is designed to provide a supportive environment for those who are not yet ready to care for themselves independently. The average length of stay is about 14 days, during which patients receive individualized care plans tailored to their recovery needs. The center is particularly experienced in assisting individuals who have suffered debilitating neurological injuries and require additional inpatient therapy prior to transitioning to an Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
Under the leadership of its medical director, the interdisciplinary team at Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Center includes physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and respiratory therapists, case managers, social workers, dietitians, neuropsychology consultants, activity therapists, and certified nurse aides. Every member of the care team collaborates to help patients regain their strength and independence and to ensure a safe return home. The team’s comprehensive approach focuses on addressing a wide range of medical conditions and care needs, including intravenous therapy, artificial feedings, wound care, and other specialized nursing services.
Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists at the center work with patients in a compassionate and collaborative manner to restore functional skills and independence. Patients are typically evaluated the day after admission (Monday through Saturday), after which the therapy team, together with the physician, determines the frequency of sessions based on each individual’s participation, motivation, and prior levels of function. The use of state-of-the-art treatments and modern rehabilitative modalities ensures that every patient has access to the best clinical practices available. Early involvement of family is encouraged to improve participation and outcomes, and in preparation for discharge, family and caregiver training is provided by the rehabilitation team.
Nutrition is also a key focus at Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Center. Registered dietitians and dietary technicians work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patients receive optimal nutrition tailored to their medical needs, supporting healing and helping each resident achieve personal health goals. The clinical neuropsychologist consultant provides assessment and treatment for those experiencing cognitive and emotional changes, while activity therapists engage patients in interventions designed to enhance physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive well-being.
Respiratory therapists work directly with attending physicians to provide therapies that optimize breathing, including oxygenation, inhalation medications, and specialized interventions for both acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, and bronchiectasis. Throughout a patient’s stay, the center integrates programs to address both immediate medical concerns and foster long-term recovery.
For patients requiring end-of-life care, Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Center partners with Providence Trinitycare Hospice to provide short-term inpatient hospice service in a dedicated hospice room designed to create a home-like atmosphere. The center also recognizes the importance of spiritual well-being and maintains a Spiritual Care department with trained chaplains who offer confidential, non-judgmental support for patients and their loved ones, ensuring that faith, beliefs, and values are respected throughout the healing process. In every aspect of care, staff members are guided by a mission of compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity, supporting each patient’s journey toward recovery with dedication and respect.