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The news is out: We just published the 2021-22 Best Nursing Homes ratings, which place VERNON MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER among the elite 13% that earned “High Performing” status. Your home earned a High-Performing rating for the following type(s) of care: Short-Term...

Vernon Manor staff and residents clap and wave as Vernon police and firefighters put on a caravan parade through the facility parking lot in celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week.Employees and residents gathered outside Tuesday afternoon at the Vernon...

Arbors uses technology, innovation to stay relevant in assisted-living sector Arbors of Hop Brook, Vernon Manor Health Care Center and Vernon Manor Health Care Center under the Umbrella name of Arbors of Hop Brook, won 1st Place in the Large Employer Category (200+...

For seniors recovering after surgery, the decision of where to stay during the healing process is a critical one. It’s important for patients to have confidence that the facility where they will spend time has qualified medical experts and a standard of living that...

You work hard – at your job, raising your kids, and just taking care of yourself. Add caring to an aging parent on top of that, and you’ve got a recipe for stress. But it’s not only stressful for you – your loved one may be able to sense the strain as well. That’s...

Post-hospital rehabilitation can be a daunting experience in an unfamiliar environment. If it happens to be your first experience with surgery, you might be unsure how you will be treated by the medical staff assisting with your recovery. Or you might find it hard to...

Spring is on the horizon, but it sometimes takes the weather a while to catch up with the reality on your calendar. Because of that, climate control is particularly important at this time of year for people of all ages, especially seniors. Aging results in less fat...

The decision to transition a family member into long-term care can be difficult and painful. Yet under the right circumstances, it can also provide comfort, both for the family and the loved one who will benefit from the caring support of medical professionals. At...

As more Americans experience Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the roles of qualified staff educators and direct care staff have never been more important. In fact, the important contributions of these people has led to special annual recognition during the winter...

For starters, our hearts have been with us a long time. Consider that your first heart cells began beating as early as four weeks after conception, according to the Cleveland Clinic. You’ve tallied up quite a few heart beats since then! Next, our hearts remind us of...

In choosing a post-hospital rehabilitation program after a surgery, illness or injury, you want every possible advantage to achieve a full and speedy recovery, and a return to the lifestyle that brings enjoyment, meaning and purpose to your life. While there are...

According to the National Stroke Association, strokes affect everybody differently. Many stroke survivors continue to improve over a long period of time, and sometimes over a number of years. Recovery from stroke involves making changes in the physical, social and...

For a variety of reasons, such as insurance coverage and the high cost of inpatient hospital care, many inpatients today leave the hospital before they are fully recovered and ready to safely return home. Many of these patients can benefit from Post-Hospital...

Today, as increasing numbers of post-hospital patients complete their recovery in the comfort of Post-Acute Care (PAC) Centers, they are experiencing the value and benefits of Occupational Therapy services. Occupational therapy is a very important component of the...

Today, many patients who have been discharged from the hospital after an illness, injury or surgery are benefitting greatly from continuing their care and recovery in a Post-Acute Care (PAC) center. As is the case for many hospital patients today, they are discharged...

With hospitals today frequently discharging patients before they are medically ready to return home, Post-Hospital Care (also called Post-Acute Care or “PAC”) provides the ideal bridge between leaving the hospital and safely returning home. Providing Continuity in...

When you think about recovering after a surgery in the hospital, you probably think about getting up out of bed, walking on your own and following a prescription for therapy that will enable you to function normally and get back to your highest level of independence –...

After a hospital stay resulting from illness, injury or surgery, many patients today benefit greatly from post-hospital therapy services. A proven rehabilitation program provides you with the professional expertise and specialized resources you need to continue to...

Today, as increasing numbers of hospital patients are requiring additional recovery support after discharge from the hospital, they are discovering the numerous benefits of post-acute care communities. The advantages over traditional recovery in the hospital setting...

Today, many hospital inpatients have to leave the hospital before they are totally recovered and ready to return home. Many of these patients can benefit from Post Acute Care (PAC), which provides them with a means to complete their recovery in a less costly and more...

Due primarily to insurance coverage and cost issues, many surgical patients today have to leave the hospital before they are fully healed and ready to return home. Fortunately, post-hospital care provides an excellent, cost-effective solution by providing patients...