Imagine waking up after surgery, feeling the fog of pain meds lift, and taking your first steady steps toward independence. That’s the magic of rehabilitation and post-acute care—not just recovery, but a full-circle journey back to the life you love. At facilities like ours, every day brings stories of folks reclaiming their strength, laughter echoing through therapy rooms, and families reuniting with renewed hope. If you’re facing a hospital stay, injury, or chronic condition, this guide dives into how rehab and post-acute care can be your game-changer. Let’s explore the what, why, and how—of proper rehabilitation & post-acute care.

What Exactly Is Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care?

Picture this: You’ve just had hip replacement surgery. The hospital gets you stable, but going straight home? Not so fast. That’s where post-acute care steps in—a bridge from hospital bed to everyday life. It’s short-term, focused support right after a medical event, typically lasting days to weeks. Think skilled nursing, wound care, IV therapy, and meds management, all under one roof.

Rehabilitation, on the other hand, is the active powerhouse. It’s targeted therapy to rebuild skills lost to illness, stroke, or accident. Physical therapy rebuilds mobility; occupational therapy masters daily tasks like dressing or cooking; speech therapy sharpens communication. Together, they form a dynamic duo: post-acute care stabilizes your body, while rehab reignites your spark.

Why combine them? Because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Joint pain from arthritis? A car crash recovery? Post-stroke relearning to walk? Our approach tailors everything to your story, speeding up discharge and slashing readmission risks by up to 30%, based on national health data.

Services That Fuel Your Comeback

Our rehab and post-acute services:

• Physical Therapy: Strengthen muscles, balance woes, and gait. From walkers to treadmill confidence—get moving!
• Occupational Therapy: Master buttons, baths, and bills. Adaptive tools make independence effortless.
• Speech Therapy: Conquer swallowing safes, clear speech, cognition. Aphasia? No match.
• Skilled Nursing: IVs, diabetes control, respiratory aids. Round-the-clock pros handle it all.
• Wound Care: Advanced dressings heal bedsore or surgical sites fast.
• Pain Management: Meds, TENS units, acupuncture—comfort without opioids.

All in a cozy, home-like setting with private rooms, gourmet meals (yes, fresh salmon nights!), and chaplain visits for spiritual lift. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance? We coordinate it seamlessly.

Our post-therapy Services:

• Hospital Referral: Your doc or case manager suggests us—zero hassle.
• Quick Assessment: Our team visits bedside for custom plan.
• Seamless Transfer: Ambulance or family ride—settle in same day.
• Daily Wins: Therapy mornings, restful afternoons, family evenings.
• Homeward Bound: Discharge with supplies, follow-ups, and confidence.
• The Road Ahead: Stronger Every Day

Rehabilitation and post-acute care aren’t pit stops—they’re launchpads. From hospital haze to vibrant days, we’re your partners in possibility. Whether mending a joint, mind, or spirit, Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care turns “what if” into “watch me.”

Got a loved one in need? Share this post. Facing your own recovery? Reach out—we’re cheering you on. Revive today. Thrive tomorrow.

Ready to take that first step? Contact us at matulaitisnh.org or (603) 622-9840. Your best chapter starts now!