Douglas Manor sits on more than 10 acres in Waterford, Connecticut, and is managed by Affinity Health Care, which has a group of nursing facilities across the state. The building holds 90 beds and stays open all day and night. People know the place for its focus on careful, patient-centered care, being family-owned and operated, and getting recognition from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Douglas Manor gives all kinds of nursing and rehabilitation services, including short-term, long-term, and outpatient rehab, so folks recovering from surgeries or needing extra help after a hospital stay can find care here. The rehabilitation unit helps people after orthopedic and heart surgeries, after strokes, and with neurological damage. There's physical therapy offering things like mobility training, therapeutic exercise, and other helpful therapies. Nurses and therapists also help with pulmonary rehabilitation, IV care, hospice, and end-of-life needs.
Douglas Manor uses some special names for its different programs and rooms, making things feel a bit unique. Folks who need different care options will find solutions made for their needs, and there are amenities like restaurant-style dining in a nice dining room, which gives a comfortable place for residents to eat. They offer pet therapy too, which many folks find comforting, and they welcome pets as part of the therapy process. If someone needs help at home, there's a home care program through Light house Home Health Care and Lighthouse Companion Care. People can look around before deciding, because they have virtual tours. Douglas Manor aims to help people regain their independence if they're able, and the staff tries to help folks return home as soon as possible when they're ready.
