Compassionate, Goal-Focused Care to Help You Return Home Stronger
Following a hospital stay for a planned surgery, injury, or illness, short-term rehabilitation plays a critical role in recovery. At The Wesley Health Care Center, our primary goal is to help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence so you can safely return home and continue your recovery with independence.
Our short-term rehabilitation program in Saratoga Springs provides high-quality, individualized care in a friendly and encouraging therapeutic environment. Patients receive coordinated services from a compassionate, interdisciplinary team dedicated to achieving meaningful results.
What Is Short-Term Rehabilitation?
Short-term rehabilitation is a temporary, intensive level of care designed for individuals recovering from an acute medical event or major surgery. This important stepping stone between the hospital and home focuses on restoring physical function, improving daily living skills, and supporting a safe transition back to the community.
What to Expect During Short-Term Rehab
Each patient receives a personalized rehabilitation plan based on their medical condition, abilities, and goals. Rehabilitative care may include daily physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy, depending on individual needs.
Care is delivered in a structured, supportive setting that emphasizes progress, safety, and independence.
Our Rehabilitation Team
Our experienced clinical team works collaboratively to provide seamless, patient-centered care. Every member of the team is committed to supporting recovery and promoting long-term success.
Your care team may include:
- Skilled nurses
- Physicians
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech pathologists
Together, they develop and adjust treatment plans to help each patient achieve the highest possible level of function.
Pictured below (from left): Kristen Graham, Rehabilitation Coordinator, and Nicole Senecal, Director of Therapy.
Specialized Rehabilitation Programs
We offer a comprehensive range of therapy services to address a variety of medical and recovery needs:
- Wound Care – Advanced wound treatment to promote healing and prevent complications
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation – Recovery support following joint replacement, fractures, or orthopedic surgery
- Stroke Recovery – Individualized therapy to improve mobility, balance, coordination, and daily function
- Amputee Rehabilitation – Specialized care to support mobility, independence, and prosthetic use
- General Rehabilitation – Personalized therapy for illness recovery, deconditioning, or functional decline
- Wheelchair Evaluation and Fitting – Professional assessment to ensure comfort, safety, and mobility
- Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders – Targeted therapy to improve movement, balance, and coordination
- Speech Therapy – Treatment for speech, cognitive, communication, and swallowing challenges
Who Qualifies for Short-Term Rehabilitation?
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, require a qualifying stay in an acute care hospital prior to admission for short-term rehabilitation. Our admissions team is available to review eligibility and assist with the referral process.
How Is Short-Term Rehabilitation Paid For?
Short-term rehabilitation services are typically covered by Medicare and many private insurance plans for patients who meet coverage criteria. Coverage details vary, and our team can help you understand benefits and financial options.
How Long Is a Short-Term Rehab Stay?
Length of stay depends on the individual’s condition, response to therapy, and ability to meet established rehabilitation goals. The focus is always on making steady progress while preparing for a safe return home.
Discharge Planning and Returning Home
When a patient is ready to return home, the clinical team carefully reviews progress and determines whether additional services are needed. A dedicated discharge planner coordinates recommended services—such as home care, outpatient therapy, or equipment—to ensure a smooth transition and continued success.
Why Choose The Wesley Health Care Center?
- Individualized rehabilitation plans
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care
- Encouraging, patient-centered environment
- Focus on independence and safe discharge
- Convenient location in Saratoga Springs
Begin Your Recovery Journey Today
If you or a loved one needs short-term rehabilitation following hospitalization, our team is here to help.
To get started, speak with your physician or hospital discharge planner about a referral, or call our Director of Admissions at (518) 691-1426 to learn more about The Wesley Health Care Center’s short-term rehabilitation program in Saratoga Springs.