Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Bodwell offers short-term inpatient rehabilitation and nursing services. Our exceptional, nationally-recognized care helps older adults manage symptoms and improve their movement, strength and endurance after hospitalization, illness or surgery. Inpatient hospice care is also available for people living with a serious illness.
Expert skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in mid coast Maine
Our specially trained care team works collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plans that support safe recovery and transition to the next stage of care.
Services are fully integrated with the AOA体育平台 system, including AOA体育平台 Mid Coast Hospital and comprehensive primary and specialty care services close by.
More about our services
Our medical, nursing and rehabilitation services help you return to your optimal level of health after a major hospitalization, illness or surgery. Our goal is to provide high-quality care during your recovery and to support a safe transition back home.
Medical and nursing services
- Medical oversight by a board-certified geriatrician
- 24/7 skilled nursing and professional care
- Social work services to support admission and discharge planning
- Clinical nutrition services
Rehabilitation services
Rehabilitation and therapy services support safe recovery after a disabling injury, illness or surgery.
- Physical therapy to regain movement and mobility
- Occupational therapy to regain independence with personal care and household tasks
- Speech language pathology services to regain voice, speech and swallowing functions
When medical care cannot offer a cure, hospice care provides comfort and support for people near the end of life. Our inpatient hospice team works to make the person comfortable, relieve their symptoms and pain, and preserve dignity for the length of their illness.
- Private, home-like rooms with large windows overlooking peaceful woodlands and space for visitors
- Hourly nursing assessments to control symptoms
- Medication management
- Spiritual care
- Family suite with a kitchenette and private bath for overnight visitors
During your stay at Bodwell, you can expect:
- A smooth and safe transition of care
- Customized treatment plans and coordinated care
- Expert staff working collaboratively to provide exceptional services
- Daily rehabilitation visits and weekly progress meetings
- A quiet, clean and safe environment that encourages healing
- Nutritious gourmet meals
- A full schedule of activities
- Private spaces and common areas for socializing and visiting
- Education and collaboration with you and your family
Preparing for your stay
We want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your recovery. As you prepare for your stay, consider packing the following items:
- Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and supportive shoes
- Copies of your advance directive, health insurance cards and paperwork
- List of your current medications
- Personal care items and adaptive equipment
- Reading materials, crossword puzzles, knitting or other quiet activities
Your care team
Many health care professionals are here to help you reach your personal recovery goals.
- Physician: Medical director provides oversight and expert medical care
- Nurse: 24/7 nursing and CNA staff provide compassionate care to ensure your medical needs are met
- Physical therapist: Helps you gain independence with walking, moving from sitting to standing, stairs, strengthening exercises, using adaptive devices (cane, walker or wheelchair), managing pain, and fall prevention
- Occupational therapist: Helps you gain independence with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, toileting, homemaking tasks and home safety issues
- Speech therapist: Helps with communication, swallowing and cognitive changes
- Social worker: Keeps you and your family updated on your rehab progress and helps with arranging discharge and continuing care, as well as connection to resources
Your transition home
- Safe, coordinated transitions of care
- Assistance with transportation, continuing care, meal delivery and any other special needs
- Patient education about your condition, discharge instructions, medications and other health needs
- Support with billing, insurance coverage and financial assistance
