Short Term Senior Care and Senior Rehabilitation in St Peter, MN
Getting back to you, on your terms.
When surgery, illness or injury keeps you from doing the things you enjoy, senior rehabilitation and short-term senior care services at Benedictine Living Community–St. Peter can help speed your recovery.
Feel Better, Faster
Inpatient short-term senior care and rehabilitation help individuals recovering from hospital stays for complex medical issues such as stroke, injury, or even elective surgeries who need 24-hour care in a fully equipped senior rehabilitation center.
For those recovering from surgery or injury and able to live at home, our St. Peter, MN, senior rehabilitation center also offers outpatient therapy sessions.
Personalized Therapy to Meet Your Goals
No matter what, the goal of our professional, caring staff is to help the individual recover independence, move confidently, communicate effectively, and manage activities of daily life with little to no assistance.
The in-house services of our therapy team have gained the trust of referring physicians and have continually produced the lowest hospital readmission rates in the area. That’s thanks in part to the many tools they can employ to benefit their patients, including:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Lymphedema therapy
- Programs designed for strength, flexibility and endurance development
- Family support to integrate the family into the individual’s plan of care
- Spiritual care
- Open access to the services and activities of the entire campus
- Dedicated discharge planning
Call (507)-934-2203 or get in touch to learn more about the senior rehabilitation services available at our friendly community in St. Peter, MN.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference among physical, occupational and speech therapies?
Physical therapy helps individuals regain strength, mobility and balance. Occupational therapy is aimed at improving an individual’s ability to perform everyday tasks and adapt to their physical environment. Speech therapy seeks to improve or restore the ability to communicate verbally and to enhance eating or swallowing skills.
Who will be involved in my care?
A team including a doctor, nurse, social worker, dietitian and therapists can provide care, guide your rehabilitation process, and work in partnership with you and your family members.
When is short-term inpatient rehabilitation needed?
When you’ve experienced a significant or life-threatening injury or illness, major surgery, or an emergency trauma, your physician may prescribe short-term inpatient rehabilitation to assist in your recovery. For more information, read our blog posts, Short-Term Rehabilitation: A Closer Look and When Is Short-Term Rehabilitation Needed?
Will Medicare pay for inpatient rehabilitation?
Medicare does provide coverage for inpatient rehabilitation. Your individual coverage and costs will depend upon the circumstances of your admission. For more information, visit theMedicare website.
When is outpatient rehabilitation needed?
When an injury, illness or surgery has compromised some of your functional abilities, but you are still healthy enough to live at home, your physician may prescribe outpatient rehabilitation. To learn more, read our blog posts, Outpatient Rehab: A Closer Look and When Is Outpatient Rehab Needed?
Will Medicare pay for outpatient rehabilitation?
Medicare does provide coverage for outpatient rehabilitation. Coverage details for specific types of therapy can be found on the Medicare.gov website:
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