Northwoods Care Centre specializes in providing expert short-term rehabilitation, offering a supportive and uplifting environment designed to help individuals transition from hospital to home as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The facility features a range of specialty services and clinical programs, each tailored to meet the unique medical and personal needs of its residents. Whether guests require rehabilitation following a hospital stay, support with managing chronic medical conditions, or long-term care, Northwoods Care Centre is dedicated to crafting individualized care plans that promote comfort, independence, and recovery.
For those requiring cardiac support, the centre’s innovative Tempo Cardiac Management Program addresses the specific needs of individuals living with coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, post-bypass surgery recovery, and heart attacks. This program is overseen by skilled nurses providing comprehensive medication management and heart monitoring through the use of EKG technology and other tools. In addition, Northwoods Care Centre is equipped to provide advanced care for complex wounds, offering services such as nutrition intervention, electronic stimulation, ultrasound, pulse lavage, MIST therapy, and debridement, ensuring that residents receive attentive and specialized treatment as part of their healing process.
Memory care is another focus at Northwoods Care Centre, which is designed to support residents with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. The facility is structured to offer a safe, engaging, and compassionate environment where those experiencing cognitive decline are treated with dignity and respect. For residents requiring long-term care due to advanced age, illness, or physical disability, Northwoods Care Centre provides around-the-clock nursing and personal assistance, coupled with a vibrant schedule of social, recreational, and educational activities to enhance quality of life and foster a strong sense of community.
Orthopedic rehabilitation at Northwoods Care Centre emphasizes a comprehensive approach to recovery for guests recuperating from joint replacement, fractures, cervical and lumbar injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, or amputations. The care team implements individualized therapies, pain management strategies, strength and mobility training, and joint protection techniques to restore and maintain functional independence. In addition to orthopedic services, the centre offers a specialized post-hospital respiratory rehabilitation program aimed at residents coping with COPD, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension. The goal of this program is to improve quality of life and, whenever possible, decrease or eliminate the need for mechanical ventilation.
Northwoods Care Centre is also sensitive to the needs of those facing complex and life-limiting illnesses, providing a palliative care program focused on comfort, symptom management, and improving the overall quality of life for both residents and their families. The facility recognizes the demands placed on family caregivers and offers respite care services, giving loved ones the opportunity to rest and recharge while ensuring their family member receives attentive nursing supervision and a nurturing environment.
Additionally, the centre is well-versed in aiding residents with speech, voice, cognition, and swallowing difficulties, and its stroke rehabilitation program is committed to setting and achieving meaningful goals for those on the long journey of stroke recovery. The overarching philosophy at Northwoods Care Centre is to empower every resident to achieve the highest possible level of independence and life satisfaction. The welcoming atmosphere is further enriched by a variety of enjoyable amenities designed to enhance the overall experience, making Northwoods Care Centre a distinguished choice for those seeking comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative care.