Pontchartrain Health Care Center is a dedicated facility that offers specialized rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in a caring and comfortable environment. Their "Independence Day" Rehabilitation Unit is specifically designed for individuals who have been discharged from the hospital but still require short-term skilled rehabilitation and nursing services for a successful transition back home. The center boasts a team of highly trained rehabilitation and nursing staff who focus on both short-term transitional goals and long-term quality of life needs for permanent placement.
The team at Pontchartrain Health Care Center believes that the best outcomes in healthcare are achieved when individuals are cared for with compassion and provided with the necessary services they require. Whether recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery, the decision to seek skilled nursing services is an important one that can impact an individual's health and future quality of life. With a focus on delivering physician-prescribed medical interventions for complex medical conditions, the center aims to provide better experiences and outcomes for their residents.
Pontchartrain Health Care Center's "Independence Day" Rehabilitation Unit offers a unique approach by combining traditional rehabilitation services with activities of daily living that patients may encounter in their homes and communities. This separate area is reserved for transitional, short-term stays to support individuals as they recover and regain their independence. The center's skilled nursing and rehabilitation model is designed to provide transitional care and short-term stays while maximizing functional abilities through increased therapy treatment encounters per week.
Family involvement is viewed as integral to achieving desired outcomes at Pontchartrain Health Care Center. Families are encouraged to participate in emotional support, family training, education, conferences, and discharge planning to support their loved ones throughout their stay. The facility also provides clinically proven therapy programs to aid in recovery from common surgeries, procedures, and illnesses, with access to therapy services up to 6 days per week to facilitate a faster return home. With a full range of skilled nursing services available for long-term care stays, Pontchartrain Health Care Center has been proudly serving the St. Tammany and Greater New Orleans area since 1972. Their mission is to provide the highest quality of medical care and rehabilitative services while prioritizing excellent customer service.