Programs & Services
Our core goal is to restore an individual to their highest functional potential, promote a sense of well-being, achieve a satisfying level of independence and improve the quality of life for each individual resident.
Choosing a health care and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important and difficult decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible. You want someone willing to take the time to go over all of your options.
If you or a loved one are in need of health care, require advanced skilled nursing services and rehabilitation, then Los Altos Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center is the choice for you. We provide excellent health care services in a homelike atmosphere and a partnership with the healthcare professionals who are dedicated to meeting your goals. You are at the first step in choosing a quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
Our Rehabilitation Center is staffed with a full complement of its own dedicated therapists including, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a Speech and Language Therapist. Our team of therapists are specifically trained to work in the rehabilitation field and receive quarterly training modules from an external training company to ensure they stay current on therapy techniques and modalities. The therapy staff has regular team meetings to ensure that every plan of care for each patient is both individual and specific to his or her limitation. This will empower continuity of care and enable our patients to return to his or her highest functional level.
Our therapy department has numerous programs to help a variety of conditions. Included in our programs, we have modern electrotherapy equipment which consists of the new Neuroprobe light therapy unit and the new Omnicycle, which assists residents who would not previously been able to participate in a therapy program.
Therapy has the following specialty programs:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and pulmonary rehab therapy
- Cardiac Recovery
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Program
- Continence Improvement Program
- Contracture Management
- Dysphagia Management and Treatment
- Fall Management
- Orthopedic Fracture Recovery
- Pain Management and Modalities
- Patient/Family Training and Education
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Respiratory Specialty Program
- Stroke (CVA) Recovery Program
- VIP (Validation In Process)
- Wound Care and Skin Management Other
Upon admission each resident is assessed and a program is designed for their individual needs. For those residents participating in our “Homeward Bound” program, individualized therapy utilizing cutting edge technology and proven therapeutic programs allows for shorter lengths of stay. Our therapy staff understands the importance of staying active on a daily basis for long-term residents. We provide therapies that allow for our residents to improve their quality of life and continue to enjoy their activities of interest.
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
All our therapists and therapy assistants are part of our interdisciplinary team of professionals who will help you define and work toward your individual rehabilitation goals. Physical therapy helps with strength and balance, while occupational therapy helps improve fine motor skills for the job of living, addressing areas such as bathing, dressing and eating. Speech therapy helps overcome speaking or swallowing difficulties. Therapy services are available for long-term residents as well as our short-term Homeward Bound patients.
Pre-Registration for Rehabilitation
We are pleased to offer pre-registration for our rehabilitation services. You plan for an elective surgery, so why not pre-plan your recovery afterwards? Our pre-registration process is simple, includes a free in-home assessment (optional), and a workbook to guide you through pre-operative planning and post-operative recovery.
Homeward Bound Program
We understand today’s senior is more active and selective than ever before. That’s why our Homeward Bound rehabilitation programs utilize the same technologies, protocols and practices as those of professional sports teams. Our licensed physical and occupational therapists have received specialized training in geriatric rehabilitation and modalities (method of treatment using state of the art technologies) in addition to all standard requirements in their field. These modalities are specifically designed to enhance the body’s ability to overcome a variety of traumas.
Los Altos Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care at the highest standards. We provide comprehensive skilled nursing care using state-of-the-art medical equipment and progressive treatment plans promoting quality care.
An interdisciplinary care team made up of nursing staff, therapist(s), resident dietitian, activities and social services develop a customized plan of care that addresses specific care needs and therapy goals necessary for the resident.
Here are just a few things that make us unique:
- Highly trained and experienced registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and certified nursing assistants
- Diabetic management
- Bowel and bladder management
- Enteral therapy
- IV therapy
- Ostomy care (stable and new)
- Post-acute surgical care
- Pre-surgery registration
- Restorative nursing program
- Wound care/wound vac
Additional Programs:
- Orthopedic-Fracture Recovery
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Chronic Heart Failure Program
- Cardiac Recovery Program
- Stroke Recovery Program
- Wound Care and Skin Management
- Diabetic Management & Education
- Pain Management & Education
- Continence Improvement Program
- Contracture Management & Education
- Respiratory Specialty Program
- Ventilator Care
- Outpatient Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Walking Rounds
Patient Engagement and Education
To our dedicated team, thank you for dedicating your working life to the pursuit of making life easier for those in need. Thank you for your hard work caring for the community and making our CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service) Five-Star Quality Measure scores a reality.
Covenant Care has an unsurpassed commitment to quality as evidenced by our CMS Quality Measure and Five-Star performance.
Here are just a few things that set us apart:
Strong physician engagement impacts patient experience and quality of care.
- High Medical Presence Model with Physician Coverage 7 Days a week. Our Clinicians are lead by a Certified Geriatrician and Medical Director with the society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
- We have increased capacity to care for your loved one. You can have peace of mind knowing the care received at our facilities is closely monitored and followed with this level of Physician involvement.
In addition to our High Medical Presence, we offer:
- 24-hour RN supervision
- Discharge planning, including post-discharge follow-up appointments
- Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy available 7 days a week
- Outpatient Therapy offered (Los Altos only)