Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury stands as the realization of a vision to serve individuals with highly complex needs, encompassing brain injuries, neurobehavioral disorders, spinal cord injuries, complex medical recovery, and those requiring ventilator care or weaning. Designed specifically for individuals who might otherwise be considered poor candidates for traditional rehabilitation, the Center provides comprehensive, specialized programs steeped in expertise and compassion. Its state-of-the-art facility features a dedicated subacute care unit with its own entrance on the East Side of the Main Building, conveniently positioned to ensure both privacy and accessibility.
The recently remodeled Short Term Rehabilitation Unit is carefully crafted for individuals in their critical period following hospitalization, when they require additional support before returning fully to their prior activity levels. Here, a personalized care plan is meticulously developed under the guidance of doctors, nurses, therapists, and rehabilitation experts. Staff members are extensively trained, many holding nursing credentials, and are recognized throughout the Center for their dedication—working together to help each person achieve optimal health and well-being. This holistic approach is further supported by numerous therapies and creative programs, setting the Northeast Center apart not just as a place of recovery, but as a true therapeutic community.
Central to the Center's philosophy is its promise to foster mission-driven, individualized care, embodying what it calls its "Promise." This commitment extends beyond clinical excellence to cultivate a supportive, inclusive environment where both short- and long-term residents can thrive. The Center is also notable for its Fine Arts and Performing Arts Program, which encourages self-growth and personal participation among those it serves. Events such as "Blue Jeans for Brain Injury" and in-house walk-a-thons for Brain Injury Awareness Month reflect a vibrant community spirit and ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds for ongoing needs.
Recognition of excellence within the team is a cornerstone of the Center’s culture, with frequent commendations given out for employees and managers of the month from a broad range of departments, acknowledging their commitment and going above and beyond daily to make a positive difference. These recognitions reinforce a unified, mission-driven team, whose guiding principle is to enact meaningful change one person at a time. Whether through dedicated clinical instructors, rehabilitation technology, therapeutic educators, or offerings such as BBQ season and charity events, the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury remains steadfast in its dedication to the recovery and well-being of every "Resident-Neighbor" it serves.