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Short-Term Rehabilitation

Your Care Team

Registered Dieticians
Social workers
Discharge planning
New York Presbyterian Physician on-site
Physicians on-site 7 days a week
Nursing and support care
Physical Therapist
Occupation Therapist
Speech Language Pathologist
Recreation Therapist

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Clinical Specialty Areas

Respiratory

COPD
Emphysema
Pneumonia

Cardiac

Congestive Health Failure
MI (Heart Attach)
Post Surgical (Valve replacement, CABG)

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Movement Disorders

Parkinson’s
Multiple Sclerosis
Stroke
Brain Injury

Orthopedic

Fracture
Arthritis
Joint Replacements
Spinal Surgery

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Post Hospital Care

General Surgery
Vascular Surgery (bypass and amputations)
Sepsis/ Infectious Disease Management

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Specialty Care Services

Complex Wound Care
IV Medication
Pain Management
Prosthetic/ Orthotic Management
Parental Feeding (Feeding tubes)
Palliative Care
Tailored recreation and wellness program bullet

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Safe Transition to Home

Concierge Care coordinates post-stay services
Transportation
Home safety evaluation (GoPro Video)
Medication to Home (14-day supply)
Family/Caregiver training and support

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Better Outcomes

Patients at RiverSpring Living are 24% less likely to return to the hospital
70% of patients at discharge are at or above expected recovery as compared to 54% nationally.
12% higher rate of returning home compared to national average
45% lower risk of requiring emergency room visit during stay that National average

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Awards (since 2022)

2025 – McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Gold Award for Quality
2024 – McKnight’s Gold-Safe Discharge with VR Headsets
2023 – McKnight’s Gold: NexStride Gait – Skilled Nursing
2022– McKnight’s: Aretech ZeroG – Innovation of the Year

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