Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

Get on the Road to Recovery at Menorah There is no better way to continue your recovery than with our individualized subacute rehabilitation program at Menorah. In our state-of-the-art center, you’ll receive intensive restorative therapy in an encouraging and compassionate environment. We offer equipment primarily found in hospitals, such as computerized balance testing and Omnicycles. Menorah also offers education and counseling to help you adjust to everyday life after experiencing a change in physical condition. In addition, Menorah is one of the few subacute rehab centers to offer private rooms while you are receiving rehab. Whether you are recovering from surgery, a stroke, joint replacement or a complex respiratory or prolonged illness, we are committed to helping you regain as much strength and functionality as possible so you can return safely home and resume an active lifestyle.

Our Rehabilitation Team

Our therapists are New York State-licensed and registered physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and swallowing pathologists, and audiologists.

For those who can no longer live safely on their own, our outstanding skilled nursing center provides round-the-clock personalized long-term care. Menorah provides our residents with a home away from home that offers medical and emotional support, specialized programs, a stimulating social environment (great food) and a community built on respect. Each resident is assigned to a physician who develops a comprehensive plan of care. The residents can also count on an interdisciplinary team of professionals from diverse fields.

The full team includes:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Nurses
• Case Managers
• Physical and Occupational Therapists

• Speech and Swallowing Pathologists
• Respiratory Therapists
• Recreational Therapists
• Post-surgical Wound Specialists

• Dietitians
• Social Workers
• Discharge Planners

Our skilled nursing team

Our nursing staff plays a critical component in the care of our residents. Every floor has a nurse manager who supervises the floor’s activities, in addition to the daily clinical aspects of residents’ lives. Each resident’s long-term care plan is customized to meet their needs and preferences and is delivered round-the-clock by our skilled nursing team.

Our nursing staff includes:

• Nurse managers
• Registered nurses (RNs)

• Licenses practical nurses (LPNs)

• Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)

On-site Care

Convenient On-site Care  Menorah has an on-site health clinic staffed by knowledgeable and experienced licensed professionals. This offers ease and convenience when scheduling appointments and avoids the disruption that can accompany transportation to off-site physician visits. On-site specialists include:

• Orthopedists
• Podiatrists
• Ophthalmologist
• Cardiologists
• Psychologists
• Dentists

Specialized Programs Menorah strives to remain at the forefront of providing innovative, compassionate care that will improve quality of life. Some of our specialized programs include:

• Music-Assisted Dementia Therapy — Designed specifically for our residents with dementia, music taps into memories, improves communication and provides a calming effect.
• Respite Care — Recommended when your caregiver is unable to provide care for reasons of travel, illness or caregiver fatigue.
• Hospice Care — Provided for residents who have a life-limiting illness, making it possible for them to receive the hospice care they need while remaining at Menorah.
• Palliative Care — Aimed at relieving the pain and suffering caused by a chronic or advanced illness.
• Post-Surgical Wound Care — Provided by skilled nursing professional with specialized training in caring for residents who have wounds, such as stomas or tracheotomies.
• Medication Management — Focused on ensuring residents receive their medications as prescribed, medication management also ensures that we can quickly identify adjustments if they’re needed.

Recreational Setting

The opportunity to laugh, smile and be active should never be underestimated. From live music and dance to art and cooking classes, there’s an endless array of activities to enrich the lives of our patients and residents.

Menorah offers a variety of conveniences and amenities designed to enhance comfort and improve recovery, such as flexible visiting hours, free on-site parking, spiritual support, and barber and beauty salon services right on site.

Fabulous Food

Mealtimes are especially important at Menorah. Great food shared with good friends plays an essential role in creating a sense of community. Menorah offers a full menu program deliciously prepared by our professional staff. Mealtimes are always a highlight.

For residents with special nutritional requirements, a registered dietitian helps to plan a personal menu that fulfills dietary needs. Specialized diets are also provided based on physicians’ orders. Dietary restrictions are also observed.