Life Care Center of New Port Richey

Rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy. A skilled therapy team evaluates each patient’s rehabilitation needs and develops a treatment program. Physical therapists assess mobility and functional skills and create individual plans; treatment may address mobility affected by acute or chronic disease, with interventions tailored to identified deficits. The center describes the rehabilitation program’s aim as helping patients regain abilities and confidence that support independent living. Occupational therapy focuses on daily activities, motor skills, hand and upper-extremity function, and bladder and bowel control. Speech therapy addresses speaking, problem solving, reading, writing, and verbal expression, as well as swallowing problems.

Room choices include private and semiprivate rooms, each with a private bathroom. Bedside and bathroom call lights are among the listed features. Flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and telephone and cable hookups are also available. Housekeeping and laundry services are listed, as are a dining program and access to a certified dietitian. The center identifies itself as a non-smoking facility and lists 24-hour security and fire safety systems.

A daily activity schedule is led by a full-time certified activity director. Programming includes excursions and events. Indoor and shared spaces listed at the center include a library and a beauty salon and barber shop; landscaped grounds with courtyards provide outdoor space on the premises. Other listed services include transportation, religious services, and a community re-entry program. Family and resident councils and patient and family education are available, and visiting hours are flexible. Pet visitors are allowed.