Affinity Skilled Living and Rehabilitation Center offers a unique Respiratory Rehabilitation Program with the goal to eliminate the use of a ventilator for those recovering from an acute illness and those on prolonged ventilator support.
We know how concerning it is to discharge from a hospital after a severe illness. Our Respiratory Rehabilitation Program is designed to provide aggressive and progressive treatment that will provide peace of mind to families and residents.
Headed by an experienced team of Pulmonologists, our team includes in-facility Respiratory Therapists 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to care for those recovering from a severe illness that can potentially be weaned from the ventilator.
Utilizing the services of our in-house clinical team, an individualized plan of care is developed for each resident to rebuild their physical abilities and independence.
Our Goal: To provide your loved one with skilled care and a chance for recovery
Our clinical team includes in-facility Board Certified Pulmonologists / Lung Specialists, Respiratory Therapists, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Registered Dieticians, and other subspecialty physicians including Cardiologists, Nephrologists, Infectious Disease, Surgeons, Psychologists, and Neurologists.
Our Program is designed to treat those residents recovering from:
- Critical / Severe Illness
- Open Heart Surgery / Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Stroke / Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Prolonged Ventilator Support and Respiratory Infections
- Brain Surgery
- Complex Conditions with Multiple Illnesses
Our in-house respiratory team is also available to provide consultations for all in-house residents, as needed, with conditions that may include breathing difficulties, cough, chest pain, CPAP / BiPap adjustment and assistance, and sleep apnea.
For Information about the Respiratory Rehabilitation & Vent Unit Program at Affinity or to schedule a tour, please contact 631-218-5900
