Skilled Therapy

is the highest level of therapy, staffed by professional therapists. All therapy is patient-focused and individualized. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all typically covered by Medicare.

Physical therapy includes:

• Balance & gait training, strength training
• Incontinence training, chronic pain management, osteoporosis program

Occupational therapy includes:

• Home assessments/safety training, low vision therapy, range of motion, strengthening & coordination, ADL retraining

Speech therapy includes:

• Evaluation and treatment of many conditions including strokes, Parkinson's, swallowing dysfunctions and other degenerative diseases.

Rehab Therapy

Rehab therapy is available for all Skylines residents. Individualized goals are developed by a licensed Physical Therapist and approved by a Physician. The Physical Rehab Program is staffed by certified Rehabilitation Aides.

• Residents are assisted in maintaining and/or improving his or her physical capabilities, such as: walking, strength, balance, coordination and safety.
• The therapy gym offers a variety of equipment: exercise equipment that has low impact to joints, resistance equipment to build strength, and balance equipment for maintaining stability.
• Pain control methods are Paraffin, moist heat packs, and cold packs.

Health and Fitness

is for residents with higher levels of function. A licensed Physical Therapist will offer guidance to develop a "plan of care" to meet the needs recommended by your physician.

• Participants are able to utilize the equipment independently or Rehab Aides can provide minimal assistance.
• Health & fitness goals are to maintain and/or improve overall physical capabilities.