The hospital chapter closes with a signature on discharge papers and a quiet exhale of relief mixed with uncertainty. The monitors are silent, the IV lines disconnected, but the real work—the rebuilding—begins now. What follows isn’t just recovery; it’s rediscovery. A chance to reclaim strength, routines, relationships, and the quiet confidence of handling life on your own terms again.
At Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, we witness this pivotal transition daily. It’s the moment vulnerability meets determination, and with the right support, it becomes the foundation for rising stronger. Whether the path led here through orthopedic surgery, a neurological event, a heart or lung challenge, or a prolonged illness, our mission remains steadfast: to provide expert, compassionate care that honors every person’s dignity and potential.
This isn’t clinical routine. It’s a deeply human partnership—blending proven therapies, advanced skilled nursing, and genuine warmth to guide you or your loved one from fragile steps to confident strides.
The Power of Purposeful Rehabilitation: Short-Term Intensive Care That Accelerates Return
Short-term rehabilitation is where momentum is reborn. After the hospital stabilizes the crisis, our focused programs step in to rebuild what was disrupted. This phase is intensive yet individualized—typically lasting weeks rather than months—designed to equip you with the skills, strength, and strategies needed for a safe, successful return home.
Physical therapy forms the backbone: targeted exercises that restore balance, coordination, and endurance. It might begin with assisted transfers from bed to chair and evolve into independent walking, stair negotiation, or even returning to favorite activities like dancing or golf. Occupational therapy zeroes in on the practical: relearning to shower safely, prepare meals, manage medications, or adapt hobbies with modified tools. For those affected by stroke, brain injury, or other neurological changes, speech-language pathology restores vital functions—swallowing safely to prevent aspiration, finding words again, or strengthening voice for clear communication.
Our interdisciplinary teams, collaborating closely with partners like Fusion Rehab Services, craft every plan from thorough initial evaluations that consider not only physical limitations but emotional resilience, home environment, and personal aspirations. The result is faster functional gains, reduced risk of setbacks, and higher rates of successful discharges to home. Many leave not just recovered, but enhanced—more aware of their bodies, better equipped to prevent future issues, and filled with pride in what they’ve accomplished.
Post-Acute & Skilled Nursing: Sustained Support for Lasting Stability
When recovery demands more time or ongoing medical oversight, post-acute and skilled nursing care becomes the steady anchor. This continuum ensures progress isn’t lost to complications, while nurturing continued improvement in a comfortable, supportive setting.
Skilled nursing here means precision and personalization. Round-the-clock monitoring and interventions address complex needs: advanced wound care using evidence-based protocols to promote closure and prevent infection, IV therapies for hydration or antibiotics, and meticulous management of conditions like diabetes or post-surgical complications. Cardiac rehabilitation programs deliver supervised exercise, heart-health education, and lifestyle coaching to rebuild cardiovascular resilience safely. Pulmonary rehabilitation teaches pursed-lip breathing, paced activity, and secretion clearance techniques, empowering those with COPD, post-COVID effects, or other respiratory challenges to breathe deeper and live more actively.
We also provide specialized support for bariatric residents with appropriate equipment and compassionate approaches, as well as comprehensive care for chronic wounds or other medically complex situations. For individuals requiring longer-term skilled care, the focus shifts toward quality of life—maintaining dignity through person-centered routines, meaningful social engagement, spiritual support aligned with our Catholic, Christian values, and opportunities for joy in daily living.
What Sets Matulaitis Apart: A Healing Environment Rooted in Compassion
Exceptional care happens in exceptional surroundings. Our facility features bright, spacious therapy areas equipped with modern tools, including aquatic therapy pools where warm water gently unloads joints and encourages fluid movement. Private and semi-private accommodations offer comfort and privacy, while chef-prepared meals are nutritious, flavorful, and customized to dietary and therapeutic needs.
Daily life is enriched with purposeful recreation: gentle exercise groups, creative arts to sharpen cognition and dexterity, music sessions that uplift mood and memory, and access to serene outdoor spaces for fresh air and reflection. Family is never on the sidelines—we welcome involvement through education sessions, support resources, and open communication to keep everyone connected and informed.
Technology enhances coordination without replacing human touch: secure digital records for seamless care transitions, telehealth links to specialists, and progress-monitoring systems that highlight achievements along the way. Above all, our team embodies our core values—respect, compassion, faith, hope, and integrity—creating an atmosphere where every individual feels truly seen, valued, and believed in.
Your Invitation to Rise: The Next Chapter Starts Here
In a time when more people than ever need skilled rehabilitation and post-acute support, choosing the right partner makes all the difference. At Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care—a non-profit, five-star-rated leader in Northeast Connecticut—we combine clinical excellence with heartfelt ministry, ensuring care that respects life at every stage.
If you or someone dear to you stands at this threshold—post-hospital, facing a new normal—know that hope isn’t abstract here. It’s tangible, actionable, and waiting.
The process is straightforward: a physician referral, quick insurance coordination, and our admissions team ready to welcome you warmly. Visiting hours are daily from 11am to 7pm, and our doors are open to conversations about how we can help.
Reclaim what was challenged. Rise to new possibilities. Let Matulaitis walk beside you on the journey.
