Ledgecrest Health Care Center is set in the peaceful hills of Kensington, offering a tranquil and homelike environment ideal for both rehabilitation and long-term living. The center is designed to foster a sense of comfort and well-being, creating an atmosphere that supports recovery and encourages residents to reach their highest potential. Whether someone is admitted for short-term rehabilitation after an illness, stroke, injury, cardiac event, or surgery such as knee or hip replacements, or whether they require long-term care for chronic conditions, Ledgecrest is prepared to meet a variety of medical and personal needs.
Upon arrival, each resident benefits from a care plan carefully tailored to their unique circumstances, ensuring that both the resident and their family feel confident in the care being provided. The care team includes licensed nurses available around the clock, on-site consulting physician specialists, internal and physical medicine physicians, dietitians, case managers, social workers, and certified nursing assistants. Residents also have access to therapists specializing in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Rehabilitation programs are designed to address both physical and cognitive needs, offering services such as mobility retraining, bracing, balance restoration, neuromuscular re-training, cognitive and memory retention programs, and swallowing evaluations.
Ledgecrest Health Care offers specialized programs that include sub-acute care for complex medical needs, respite services to support families needing temporary relief, and high volumes of respite care to ensure everyone has access to skilled, supervised assistance when their regular caregivers are unavailable. The center is also well-equipped to provide intravenous therapy, wound care, and support groups tailored to residents and their families. Safety is a priority, with rehab teams offering home safety evaluations to assist with the transition from rehabilitation back to the home environment.
The accommodations at Ledgecrest are beautifully renovated and designed to provide the comforts of home. Residents enjoy hotel-like amenities such as flat-screen televisions, telephones, wireless internet, electric beds, and fine dining. Meals are served in a way that supports both nutrition and the rehabilitative process, including assessment and training in meal preparation and rehabilitative dining. The expansive rehabilitation gym is equipped with the latest therapeutic modalities and equipment to further assist with recovery and physical conditioning.
Social and recreational programs play an important role in daily life at Ledgecrest Health Care. A full calendar of activities is offered, ensuring that life at the center is enjoyable as well as therapeutic. A Therapeutic Recreation Director organizes events and programs that encourage socialization, engagement, and fun. Spiritual support services are also available as part of the holistic approach to care. Through these comprehensive services and a commitment to individualized attention, Ledgecrest Health Care Center strives to provide a supportive and empowering environment for all residents.