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What is short-term rehab at Waveny?
Short-term rehab at Waveny is an inpatient stay at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, CT, for people recovering from surgery, a hospital stay, an illness, or a fall who aren’t ready to go straight home. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists work with each patient on strength, mobility, and daily routines, following the care plan their doctor orders, with the goal of getting them home safely. Therapeutic massage and nutritional counseling support the core therapies. Waveny Care Center holds Medicare’s five-star rating overall and for short-stay quality (Care Compare, August 2026). After discharge, therapy can continue through outpatient rehab on campus or at home with Waveny Home Health Services.
See what the move home looks like: Rehab to Home: Maximizing Recovery at Waveny Care Center.
Inpatient Physical Therapy at Waveny Care Center Physical Therapy
Our physical therapists are committed to providing an optimum level of care and excellence in practice. They employ exercise and therapeutic strategies to address impairments resulting from orthopedic, neurological or cardiopulmonary conditions, while providing the expertise and motivation necessary to help our patients reach their goals.
Occupational Therapy
For those whose ability to function has been impaired by physical injury, disease or disability, our skilled occupational therapists can help to increase or restore the highest level of independence in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, homemaking and social experiences, through specialized therapies designed to improve function.
Speech Therapy
Our speech pathologists work with patients who have undergone procedures affecting speech and language capabilities, or who have impairments due to neurological disorders that impact speech, swallowing and/or cognition.
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