At East Carolina Rehab and Wellness, we prioritize the well-being and quality of life for all residents within our community through compassionate and comprehensive care.
Our team of dedicated professionals understands the unique challenges associated with assisted living, so take a moment to explore diverse topics in our Assisted Living category and empower yourself with the knowledge to make the best decisions for you and your loved ones.
Skilled nursing care can make a dramatic difference in your parent’s quality of life. It can not only provide compassionate monitoring of any health care issues, but it can also help ensure that they are in a safe environment. The result? You’re able to step back into your role as a son, daughter or spouse while…
A stroke is devastating. It causes long-reaching physical issues as well as having a deep emotional impact. Often, those after a stroke need occupational therapy to “relearn” how to do everyday activities. But what kind of therapy is needed after a stroke? And when is assisted living for stroke patients appropriate? At East Carolina Rehabilitation and…
The safety and well-being of our residents and our staff’s families remain our number one priority. As the COVID-19 situation transforms and develops, we will adjust our policies accordingly. Changing COVID-19 Protocols It’s important to realize that these protocols may change depending upon the latest COVID-19 mandates. While we strive to maintain the most recent…
Documents and Conversations You Need to Have With Your Parent You were hoping it wouldn’t happen. You didn’t want your parent or spouse to need skilled nursing, but you’re no longer able to care for them at home. But how do you help your loved one transition to skilled nursing care? Let us guide you…
It’s an understandable mistake. When most people hear “occupational therapy,” they think of preparing someone to go back to their job. The word “occupation” can cause some confusion, especially when you realize there are several different kinds of rehabilitative therapies—including physical therapy. We’ll break down what these therapies are to clearly show you what makes…
Most patients need physical therapy after hip replacement surgery. If you are one of them, it’s vital to know where to get the best physical rehabilitation care and how to maximize your Medicare benefits. After a major joint replacement surgery, you usually aren’t ready to go directly home. Typically, your doctor will prescribe inpatient physical rehabilitation…
You’re worried. Your mom is recovering from a stroke and is unable to take care of herself. Or maybe your grandfather has had a hip replacement and is being discharged from the hospital but isn’t ready to be at home yet. There are a multitude of situations where skilled nursing care is needed. But that’s only…
Maybe your father slipped and fell while getting out of the shower. Maybe you tripped on an area rug and landed on your knee. The older you get, the more likely you are to break a hip or leg after a fall. Often, these may require emergency surgery. Rehabilitation is started while you’re in the hospital—in…
When those you love are no longer safe to live by themselves, you will be faced with a choice of finding a quality community, such as East Carolina Rehab and Wellness, for them. But while there is no question that they need assistance with daily living, the question remains: do they need a skilled nursing…
We know it can be frustrating. Recovering from a hip or knee replacement can be a time-consuming process. We want you to remember that nothing worthwhile happens overnight, and we admire every resident who arrives for physical therapy, determined to master new skills. That’s why we wanted to provide some tips that will help you…
