Tips for Choosing a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center




Most people hope to go straight home from the hospital after surgery or being ill. But things don’t always go as planned, and your recovery may be slower than expected. So, you may need to go to a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility. Skilled nursing facilities like Villa Healthcare founded by Mark Berger Chicago, provide care for people who are not yet able to care for themselves at home. After your stay at a nursing facility, you may be able to return home and care for yourself.  However, finding the right rehabilitation facility can be challenging, since there are many factors to consider. Here Mark Berger Villa Healthcare CEO, offers valuable tips on how to choose the best nursing and rehabilitation center for your particular needs.


People enter skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities to carefully build up their strength after a surgery, illness or medical episode. There they work with physical, occupational and speech therapists until they're ready to return home and resume normal life. Planning ahead helps ensure you can go to a place that provides high-quality care and is located where you would lilongke it to be. So, if your surgery is planned, Mark Berger suggests discussing discharge arrangements with your providers a few weeks beforehand. They can tell you whether going straight home will be good for you.

Depending on where you live, chances are there are a few centers in your area to choose from. Regardless whether you have the time to pre-arrange your rehab stay or you’ve send out friends or family members to look into a few places for you, choosing a short-term rehab center can be confusing and daunting. It is always a good idea to check out different skilled nursing facilities. Visit two or three places and choose more than one facility where you would be comfortable. You can also talk with friends, relatives, neighbors, or community members to find out what places they suggest. Don't be afraid to ask questions, stresses Mark Berger, Villa Healthcare CEO.

Do your homework and investigate the track record of the facilities you are considering. Visit all homes you are considering to gain a sense of how the facility operates. Including the patient’s family is essential to maximizing his or her recovery. So, find out how involved family members may be and if they are encouraged to observe therapy, participate in key meetings and learn how to assist in the care of the patient, advises Mark Berger.

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