Schaffer Extended Care Center, located in the Montefiore New Rochelle medical village, provides a wide range of healthcare and social services for seniors with chronic conditions or disabilities. With a focus on collaborative and comprehensive care, Schaffer offers short-term rehabilitation/subacute care as well as skilled long-term care at their 150-bed facility. Patients at Schaffer benefit from the extensive expertise found within the medical village of Montefiore New Rochelle.
For over 30 years, Schaffer's rehabilitation program has been helping patients recover from cardiopulmonary issues, orthopedic procedures, surgeries, strokes, fractures, falls, and other conditions. Through a partnership with Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive individualized treatment programs from physical, occupational, and speech therapists on-site. The goal is to help patients regain function and independence quickly.
Patients at Schaffer Extended Care Center have the opportunity to stay for at least a few weeks and benefit from personalized care plans, comfortable visitation spaces for family and friends, and engaging therapeutic recreation activities for all levels of ability. The facility also offers language interpreter services, telecommunication devices, and sign language services for individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired.
The doctors, nurses, and staff at Schaffer treat patients and their families as partners in care. Open communication is encouraged, and patients are advised to speak up, ask questions, voice concerns, and be proactive in their care. Various resources are available to ensure that patients feel informed and supported throughout their stay at Schaffer.
Visitors can find parking options on Guion Place, Glover Johnson Place, and visitor lots located on Lockwood Avenue. Donations are welcomed to support the care and services provided at Schaffer Extended Care Center. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate, connected care to the southern Westchester community and helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.