United Hebrew of New Rochelle has completed the major renovations at its short-stay rehabilitation facility, showcasing state-of-the-art equipment and redesigned space. The upgrades give Westchester residents access to cutting-edge therapy services in a safe, modern, home-like environment at a center recently ranked by “U.S. News & World Report” as one of the nation”™s best.
A re-designed therapy gym offers space for therapists from Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, a United Hebrew partner, to spread out and offer safe, socially distanced therapy sessions. The new NeuroGym equipment ”” portable therapeutic devices ”” allows therapists to bring rehab directly to the rooms of residents who have limited mobility.
“At United Hebrew, we are committed to the future, which means we always want to be ahead of the curve,” said Rita Mabli, president and CEO.
Jintronix, a high-tech virtual reality rehab tool, which delivers beneficial exercises in an engaging format video-game style, via television monitor, with the guidance of a therapist is also part of the new additions.
“Our rehab residents are having a lot of fun at the same time they”™re regaining balance and strength,” noted Helen Dallaris, United Hebrew”™s director of rehabilitation.
The renovations are in addition to the amenities already offered at United Hebrew, including private rooms, each with their own bathroom, in-room conveniences such as Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and a 24-hour nurse call system, and a rehab gym offering magnificent views of the Long Island Sound.
United Hebrew of New Rochelle is a vibrant not-for-profit, nonsectarian, multiservice campus of comprehensive care nestled on 7.5 acres. It has been serving the Westchester metropolitan area since 1919 and today, serves more than 1,000 residents and clients daily.
