Rehab
Rehab for Seniors in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg & Beyond
Based upon physician referral, our rehab team members work with you to meet your specific goals on an inpatient or outpatient basis for a variety of injuries and illnesses, including stroke, hip and knee replacements, degenerative neurological and orthopedic disorders and impairments. You will have access to our warm saltwater pool, state-of-the-art treatment gyms and exercise rooms. These services are available to residents on the Messiah Village campus and Mount Joy Country Homes campus by appointment. In addition to serving residents, our rehab services are also available to community members.
Short-Term Rehab
Whether you are in need of physical, speech, or occupational therapy, Messiah Lifeways Rehab will get you back to functioning at the highest level possible. Based upon physician referral, our rehabilitative therapy staff works with you to meet your specific goals for a variety of injuries and illnesses, including stroke, hip and knee replacements, degenerative neurological disorders, and other impairments. Short-term rehab is available in Wagner Transitional Care on the campus of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village.
Problems that Benefit from Rehab
- Functional limitations following surgical procedures such as joint replacements
- Impaired ability to transfer or ambulate
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty with the activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, etc.)
- Cognitive/perceptual or speech/language problems
- Weakness or limited motion of arms and/or legs
- Memory impairment
- Speech Intelligibility
- Difficulty working or functioning in the community due to physical impairment
- Cardiac and endurance problems
- Pain in back or joints
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Excessive weight gain or loss
Wagner Transitional Neighborhood in Mechanicsburg
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Community members from all over the Capital Region in need of rehabilitation after hospitalization can come to Messiah Lifeways Rehab.
Rehab candidates are generally admitted to the Wagner Transitional Care neighborhood, designed specifically for those needing physical, occupational, or speech therapies and nursing care services. Wagner is self-contained and is separate from long-term nursing.
Often referred to as sub-acute rehab, Wagner offers nearly three hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy per day as prescribed by a physician and as tolerated. Rehabilitation specialties include orthopedic, stroke/cardiac, and degenerative neurological disorders and impairments.
In most cases, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and other supplemental health insurance plans will cover some or all of the rehab stay, pending pre-approval by some insurance plans, as well as qualifying factors such as a hospitalization and physician’s orders.
An interdisciplinary team including the doctor, nurse, therapist, social worker, and you formulate a discharge plan that may include a home safety evaluation, recommendations and referrals for in-home services and durable medical equipment, scheduling of follow-up appointments, and possibly follow-up in-home or outpatient therapy. Messiah Lifeways Rehab is committed to getting you back on the road to recovery so you can get back home.
No. Rehab candidates being admitted with health insurance coverage pay no fees. An application is required to be considered for admission and, based on someone’s need, we may require a financial disclosure on the application.
Contact Us
life@messiahlifeways.org