Finding a long-term care facility that offers compassionate, attentive and comprehensive support for a loved one with a physical disability can be challenging. At West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center, we provide a welcoming and caring environment designed to meet the unique needs of adults requiring round-the-clock assistance and individualized support.
It’s our mission to enhance quality of life, regardless of a resident’s age, condition or ability level. We achieve this through personalized nutrition, tailored medical care, therapy plans, and opportunities to stay connected with family, friends and fellow residents. Discover how our skilled nursing facility can provide the care and support your loved one deserves.
What Defines a Disability?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 40 percent of older adults live with a disability in one of the following categories:
- Physical: This broad group directly impacts movement and mobility. Conditions include arthritis, osteoporosis, epilepsy, COPD, urinary incontinence, diabetes and heart disease, or recovery from a stroke or fall.
- Sensory: Declining vision and hearing affects how well and how safely one senses and responds to their surroundings.
- Cognitive: Those with dementia, Parkinson’s disease or a brain injury often have difficulty communicating, acquiring new skills and remembering information.
The CDC and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) both consider someone disabled if their physical or mental condition or cognitive changes affect how well they perform various activities of daily living (ADLs). Those who are unable or need assistance to dress, bathe, toilet or perform basic errands also fall into this category.
Individuals with Disabilities
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing a safe and enriching residential environment for adults of all ages with autism, brain injuries, complex medical conditions or developmental disabilities.
Residents have access to the following services:
- Assistance with ADLs: Activities of daily living include dressing, bathing, toileting, managing medications and monitoring nutrition.
- Medical Care: Your loved one has likely been prescribed medications and therapies to help them remain mobile, learn adaptive techniques or recover from a recent stroke. Our medical and nursing staff can administer these medications, as well as perform wound care and develop individualized physical and occupational therapy plans.
- Routine Assessments: We quickly adapt to any observed changes, whether your loved one shows signs of improvement or needs additional support, providing whatever they need to remain active, healthy and mentally stimulated.
- An Accommodating Environment: We make every effort to ensure your loved one can participate and engage in group activities, therapy and meal times. Clearly marked stairs, floors and curbs, braille lettering and large-print signs help them get around safely, and common areas feature closed captioned TVs. Our therapists can also administer treatment plans appropriate for their age and condition.
If you have questions about our long-term care services for individuals with disabilities, contact us today.
