our units

A UNIT UNIQUE TO EVERY PATIENT'S NEEDS

Created to facilitate care, the Somerset Woods facility is divided into distinct units for each type of care your family member may need. So whether they are recovering from a surgery or illness or are looking for a permanent home, you know that they have the exactly the proper accommodations and trained staff to care for them.

DIAMOND UNIT
SUB ACUTE CARE

The journey to wellness begins in Somerset Woods’ Diamond Unit. After you or your loved one has been hospitalized for an illness, injury or surgery, our care center will ill assist you to return to everyday life feeling better than ever

SPECIALIZED THERAPY PROGRAM

Provided by a premier rehabilitation provider, a specialized therapy regimen is developed for each patient and administered seven days a week. The focus of rehabilitation is to establish realistic, attainable goals that can result in significant improvement in our residents’ ability to function and their quality of life. The entire rehabilitation center is under the supervision of our resident Physiatrist, Dr. Rohini Mahajan, a doctor specializing in physical rehabilitation.

OUR THERAPY DEPARTMENT

Through our team of on-staff licensed therapy specialists, we provide the following services:

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our physical therapy department uses therapeutic exercises, functional and walking training, to assist our residents to reach their highest level of physical independence.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Using the most advanced equipment and up-to-date therapy practices, our Occupational therapist helps residents develop compensatory techniques that allow them to achieve success in self-care, work, and daily activities.

SPEECH THERAPY

Our licensed Speech Therapists specialize in the evaluation and treatment of communication issues and swallowing disorders.

PHYSIATRIST

Rehabilitation physicians who are nerve, muscle, and bone experts treat injuries or illnesses that affect movement.

REHABILITATION SPECIALTY

In addition, we specialize in Rehabilitation for the following conditions:

  • Fractures
  • Recovery from hip and knee replacement surgery
  • Post-stroke rehabilitation
  • Pain management
  • Cardiac conditions and surgery, including CABG and Valve replacement
  • Medical disorders that have caused weakness and deconditioning
  • Trauma /motor vehicle accident
  • Tracheotomy Care
    Gastro-feeding tube care (gastrostomy care)
  • Peritoneal Dialyses
  • Pulmonary care-specialty rehabilitation program
  • Wound care
  • IV therapy
  • Diabetic management
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

OUR SPECIALTIES

We have IV-certified staff members and an excellent wound healing program, and we are one of the few cre centers that feature a pulmonary care specialty rehabilitation program.

Our Wound Care Program delivers comprehensive treatment to stimulate tissue growth and faster healing of chronic and non-healing wounds. Our certified wound care staff utilizes innovative highly effective treatment protocols and the latest technology to achieve outstanding therapeutic results.

Additionally, we specialize in feeding tube care and post knee and hip replacement. 

SAPPHIRE UNIT LONG TERM CARE

With caring, trained, professional staff you can feel at ease making Somerset Woods your loved one’s new home. In addition to our superb medical and nursing care, our personnel are involved in providing personal attention, enhanced care coordination, and the opportunity to build effective caregiver relationships with your loved ones. The specific needs and preferences of each individual’s care are planned by our interdisciplinary team.

WORKING TOGETHER TO RESTORE HEALTH

Our long term care program is primarily directed towards maintaining the optimum overall health status of our residents, and we offer the premium healthcare clinical and general services your loved one deserves, while providing a secure environment for those residents who require extra safety precautions.

A collaborative effort between nursing and therapy providers, the restorative programs provide continuity of care to residents who have been discharged from skilled therapy. Our main focus is to help them maintain their highest level of functioning. Additionally, our staff is trained to understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia, knowing who patients are as individuals and where they are in their dementia as they progress, providing compassionate and appropriate care. Specialized recreation programs ensure that each and every individual at Somerset Woods can enjoy life at every phase.

REDUCED HOSPILIZATIONS

The expert care of our nursing staff helps avoid stressful hospitalizations. Changes in residents’ conditions are identified and treated quickly, so unnecessary and disruptive hospitalizations can be avoided. Plus, residents can stay in familiar surroundings since many tests and treatments normally done in a hospital (such as x-rays and IV therapy) are provided within the nursing home.

OUR LONG TERM CARE STAFF

Our facility is staffed by a team of experienced, compassionate and professional caretakers including:

  • 24 hour skilled nursing care
  • Numerous Physicians
  • Geriatrician
  • Physiatrist
  • Case Managers
  • Social Workers

TENDER TOUCH REHABILITATION

Under the auspices of Tender Touch Rehabilitation Services, we are equipped to provide our resident with the utmost in: Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech therapy

OUR SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS

Additionally, we have an ongoing affiliations with the following specialist, providing your loved one the medical treatment they need.

  • Cardiologists
  • Dentists
  • Physiatrists
  • Podiatrists
  • Physchiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Pulmonologist
  • and many more

HOSPICE CARE

We believe in preserving our residents’ dignity and comfort at all stages of life, and our hospice program provides a comprehensive team from physicians to chaplains to ensure all of a resident’s needs are met at this crucial time.

COMPASSIONATE CARE

When a loved one is terminally ill, the entire family shares in that pain. At Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, we are keenly aware of how sensitive and delicate this time can be. End-of-life care is of the utmost importance, and the palliative, compassionate manner which the staff at Somerset Woods provides for those at the end of their lives means the families don’t have to worry about their loved one’s final moments.

OUTDOOR
GARDENS

At Somerset Woods, we understand that a large part of our residents’ quality of life is just having a place to socialize, relax, and rejuvenate. To help them do that, we’ve included an attractive outdoor garden for residents to congregate and enjoy. Set amidst a beautifully landscaped area, the garden offers residents a chance to enjoy a breath of fresh air and provide a beautiful ambiance to enjoy while walking, reading, or simply just taking in the view.