 HMS of Newport, doing business as Heatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in beautiful historic Newport, RI is All About You. There's nothing more cherished than your health and independence. To be free to do the things you like to do. From relaxing in your favorite easy chair to picking up the kids at school. Here at HMS of Newport, we're dedicated to helping patients who suffer from an illness or an injury return home to their independent lifestyles as quickly as possible.
With HMS Rehabilitation Care Services, our patients receive comprehensive care and support from our compassionate staff as they make their transition home.
Quality Care HMS provides Rehabilitation care services that continually exceed Rhode Island's requirements for nursing and transitional care facilities. Our programs and policies are developed in accordance with federal guidelines and national accreditation standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO).
Efficient Assessments & Admissions HMS has experienced nurses who can accommodate admissions seven days per week and evaluate the patient's rehabilitation needs within hours of the referral. As part of the admission process, our interdisciplinary team meets to set rehabilitation goals and estimate the length of the patient's stay before returning home.
An Expert Staff We have a professional staff dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality subacute care and support seven days a week, along the path between hospital and home. Our staff includes:
- Physicians and Consulting Specialists
- Professional Nursing Staff
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech Therapists
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- Respiratory Therapists
- Dietary Experts
- Recreational Teams
- Social Work Professionals
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Comprehensive Care Those receiving rehabilitation care at a HMS facility are provided with expert nursing care in specially designed and fully-equipped medical units. As part of the patient's structured recovery, our nursing staff places a priority on a patient's psychosocial adjustment to an injury or illness. In addition to daily therapy, education and training, family support and counseling are part of the comprehensive care in every patient's rehabilitation schedule.
All The Comforts of Home Your stay includes all the comforts of home, family and community life. Our Rehabilitation Care Center include beauty salons, church services, longer visiting hours, family activities and social events. Families are encouraged to help personalize patient's rooms with photos, momentos and their favorite belongings that are so important to a quicker recovery.
Returning To Your Independent Lifestyle As quickly as possible HMS discharge planners work closely with Home Care professionals to coordinate the continuum of quality care for your well-being and safety at home. Our Registered Nurse Liaison Nurse maintains professional working relationships with hospital discharge planners and are always available for patient assessment.
Quality rehabilitation care, efficient assessments and admissions and comprehensive care. They're the reasons why most patients can return home to their independent lifestyles in about 21 days.
Since 1989, HMS of Newport, a provider of rehabilitation services, has upheld its promise to return people to maximum functional levels as efficiently as possible. And that's reassuring to know. Its All About You
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