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Rehabilitation

Providing Individualized Care To Resume Your Active Lifestyle

Our team of caring professionals and physical rehabilitation experts are dedicated to helping you recover from surgery, illness, or injury in a peaceful and supportive setting.

Whether you choose to recover at our state-of-the-art facility, or within the comfort of your own home, you can be confident that you’re in good hands with Cedar Community. We’re committed to helping you reach your full recovery potential.

Short-Term Rehabilitation

You will have a private room with a private bathroom and easy access to activities, dining, outdoor patios, a gift shop, deli, and common rooms, as well as a state-of-the-art therapy gym.

Short-term therapy is usually covered by Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, or private health insurance.

Key Features:

  • Private rooms with 24-hour nursing care
  • Onsite physical and occupational therapy 
  • Speech therapy
  • Massage therapy, lymphedema
  • Pain management
  • Orthopedic/neurological rehabilitation
  • Medication management and teaching
  • Home discharge planning and assessments
  • Wound care
  • Music and pet therapy
  • Access to outpatient rehabilitation and Cedar Community Home Health services
  • Access to all Cedar Lake campus amenities 
  • Private rooms with 24-hour nursing care
  • Physical and occupational therapy seven days a week
  • Speech therapy
  • Massage therapy, lymphedema, speech pathology, music therapy, and pet therapy
  • Pain management
  • Orthopedic/neurological rehabilitation
  • Medication management and teaching
  • Home discharge planning and assessments
  • Wound care
  • Music and pet therapy
  • Access to outpatient rehabilitation and Cedar Community Home Health services
  • Access to all Cedar Lake amenities 

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Cedar Community’s rehabilitation team has special training and expertise in treating older adults. Our team members will meet with you and your family to discuss specific needs and concerns to remain healthy and safe in your home. We offer flexible scheduling based on your needs, with private one-on-one sessions.

Outpatient rehabilitation is covered by Medicare and most private insurance.

Specialty Therapy Programs:

  • Fall management program
  • Parkinson’s program
  • Arthritis program
  • Vestibular program for dizziness and balance problems
  • Lymphedema program
  • Kinesio® taping
  • Urinary incontinence program
  • Massage therapy
  • Fall management program
  • Parkinson’s program
  • Arthritis program
  • Vestibular program for dizziness and balance problems
  • Lymphedema program
  • Kinesio® taping
  • Urinary incontinence program
  • Massage therapy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does short‑term rehabilitation at Cedar Community involve?


Rehabilitation helps individuals regain strength and independence after surgery, illness, or injury. Cedar Community’s program provides daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy, focusing on goals like walking, balance, strength, and activities of daily living. Therapy is tailored to each patient’s needs.

How is Cedar Community’s rehabilitation different from hospital rehabilitation?


Hospital rehab tends to be more clinical and short. Cedar Community’s rehab takes place in a home‑like environment with access to community amenities. Therapy sessions are coordinated around resident needs and a comfortable living space encourages rest and recovery.

Who is a candidate for rehabilitation and how long does it last?


Candidates include those recovering from hip or knee replacements, strokes, heart surgeries, fractures, or serious illnesses. Stays generally range from one to four weeks depending on medical needs and insurance coverage. Cedar Community’s care team develops a personalized plan and adjusts it as progress is made.

What should patients expect during a typical rehabilitation day?


Patients attend scheduled therapy sessions and also work on exercises independently. Nursing staff assists with medication, meals, and personal care. There is time for rest and participation in social activities, if desired.

How do I arrange rehabilitation and is it covered by insurance?


A physician referral is typically needed to begin rehabilitation. Cedar Community works with Medicare and other insurers. The admissions team can confirm coverage and eligibility and help arrange an assessment.