Therapies for a wide variety of conditions and injuries

Provided with attention to detail and caring, professional support

Caring for You at Home

Who We Are and What We Do

Since 1981, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has been committed to providing

Physical Therapy

Bridgeway’s physical therapy team provides services that develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability to each of our patients. Movement and function may be threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. As a result, our physical therapists work with patients in the following ways:

• Assess and treat patients experiencing difficulty in ambulation.
  
• Evaluate and assist patients with proper and safe transfers – the ability to move oneself from one surface to another – to help maximize independence.
  
• Increase and/or maintain present range of motion and strength to improve circulation, mobility and flexibility, prevent functional loss, and give the individual a sense of improved well being.
  
• Provide range-of-motion exercises, including heat and stretching, to maintain movement within functional limits and/or to protect the skin from tearing. 
  
• This prevents other problems from developing secondary to decreased mobility.
  
• Reduce pain that is a result of injury, inflammation or immobilization (restricted 
  
• movement) by using heat or cold treatments, joint and soft-tissue mobilization ‘ and exercise.
  
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their home environment.
  
• Provide, recommend and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment. 
  
• Train residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthosis and prosthetics.

Occupational Therapy

The occupational therapy team helps patients improve their ability to perform tasks in living and working environments. Our occupational therapists use treatments to:

• Develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills 
• Help improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
• Help to compensate for permanent loss of function
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their home environment.
• Provide, recommend and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment. 
• Train residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthosis ​and prosthetics. 

Our occupational therapists help patients perform all types of activities, from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking and eating. Occupational therapists use physical exercise and other activities to increase strength and dexterity, and to improve visual acuity, or the ability to discern patterns. 

For example, one of our residents with short term memory loss was encouraged to make lists to aid recall, and another resident with coordination problems performed specific exercises to improve hand-eye coordination. Occupational therapists work with our residents to assess their homes for hazards and to identify environmental factors that contribute to falls, both of which are important for independent living.

Speech Therapy

Our speech language therapy team provides services to individuals with a variety of issues and diagnoses, including the following:

• Speech disorders – Caused by strokes, neurological impairments, progressive diseases and head injuries.
  
• Language disorders – Caused by any type of brain injury or dementia. Patients may have difficulty communicating and may be unable to converse with others or follow directions.
  
• Swallowing disorders – 50 percent of all long-term residents have difficulty swallowing. This is called Dysphagia and can lead to dehydration, malnutrition and even pneumonia.
  
• Cognitive-linguistic deficits – Caused by any brain injury or dementia. 
  
• Characteristics include a short attention span and impulsive behavior.
  
• Confusion and memory deficits – Caused by progressive dementia disorders including Alzheimer’s.

Let Us Show You Around

Come visit, and you’ll learn firsthand how our expert therapy services can enhance your quality of life, getting you back to the activities you enjoy. From the beautiful, home-like surroundings and well-equipped facilities to the world-class care, you’ll experience our Tradition of Excellence. 

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​Avalon

​Bridgeway

“I am writing this letter of thanks on behalf of my husband who was a patient in your facility for post-acute rehabilitation. He was always treated with the utmost respect, attention, and professional care. His needs were always met with attention to his privacy, while maintaining his dignity as well. No request was ever treated as a problem, nor was he ever given any indication that his requests were unimportant. The treatments, tests, and care were always explained to him in advance and in a way that he could understand. The staff is a tribute to the medical profession, and I will always be grateful for the exceptional care my husband received while a patient at Bridgeway Care Center’s Pavilion.”
—L.A.

“My father was a patient in the post-acute Pavilion at Bridgeway Care Center for approximately four weeks as a result of a stroke and subsequent immobility. During this time he was given both occupational and physical therapy to improve his condition. My family owes many thanks to the entire staff at Bridgeway for their professionalism, compassion, and sincere understanding in caring for my father. It is comforting to know that there are people who truly care.”
—A.M.

“My mother was a patient in your rehabilitation center, and I felt compelled to write and tell you how much I appreciated your facility and staff. I have seen firsthand the outstanding care given by your nurses, physical therapists, aides and workers. As a family member, I see the compassion displayed by your staff; and that is very important to me. The atmosphere at Bridgeway lends to a patient's well being and recovery, and I can tell your standards are kept high by the impeccably clean look the center purveys. You should be very proud of your staff and your accomplishments in running such an excellent facility. I am certainly glad we chose The Pavilion at Bridgeway, and I would highly recommend it to anyone needing post-acute care.”
—C.R.

“My mom was recently a patient in your rehabilitation facility. It is important for me to share how very special all of your nursing staff has been in an effort to make my mom feel more comfortable in an environment away from home. Consistently, at every turn, all of your nursing staff was exceptional at all times.”
—S.F.