More Than Traditional Nursing Care

Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center goes beyond traditional nursing care by offering an array of social events and recreational activities designed to enhance the quality of life of our patients and residents. We integrate excellent nursing care with strong rehabilitative and recreational therapy programs to satisfy the most discriminating and value-conscious patient. Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center offers open visiting hours.

Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center ismitted to providing advanced medical care through a compassionate and qualified healthcare staff using state-of-the-art equipment and the latest technology. Our higher standard goes beyond traditional nursing care with:

• Hospital affiliation
• Subacute medical direction by a physiatrist (rehabilitation physician)
• Pharmacy consultation
• Enterostomal therapist (wound and skin therapist)
• Weekly psychological counseling sessions
• Hospice support services
• Full-time dietitian on staff
• Full-time discharge placement coordinator
• A staff of more than 30 highly qualified physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and recreation therapists
• Critical pathways designed to manage each patient's individual care program
• Functional Independence Measurement Scores (FIMS) to compare and analyze the outcome of our rehabilitation programs against national scores
• Therapy available seven days per week
• Planned social and recreational activity programs
• Strong physician support and involvement
• Intergenerational and volunteer support programs

Transitional Care Unit

Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center's Transitional Care Unit is specifically designed and staffed to meet the needs of the patient transitioning from the hospital setting with a goal of successfully returning home. Our team approach to transitional care meets our patients' personal care requirements for:

• Stroke Rehabilitation

• Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation and Recovery

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Fractures
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Back Surgery

• Respiratory Rehabilitation
  • Airway Management Disorders
  • Hypoxemia
  • Pulmonary Infections
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Tracheostomy Care

• Cancer Treatment and Care

• IV Therapy

• Wound Care

• Amputations

Residential Care Unit

Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center's 60-bed Residential Care Unit provides both medical and emotional support to residents and their families. Our dedicated staff encourages our residents to participate in the many social events and recreational activities designed to enrich their lives.

At Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center, we take a positive and proactive approach to general nursing care. Our patient care programs are designed to give our patients the tools to live independently, whenever possible.