Restoring Strength. Rebuilding Independence. Returning Home.

If you’re recovering from surgery, illness, or an inpatient hospital stay, you may need a little more time and support before safely returning home. The Sub Acute Rehab / Swing Bed Program at Ellenville Regional Hospital is specially designed to help you regain strength, confidence, and function in a supportive, healing environment—right here in your community.

Whether you’ve received care at ERH or another hospital, our team is here to help you transition from hospital to home with expert nursing, rehabilitative therapy, and personal attention.

Comprehensive Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services

Our program combines high-quality skilled nursing care with personalized rehabilitation services. We treat individuals recovering from:

• Joint replacements or orthopedic surgery

• Stroke or neurological conditions

• Serious illness or injury

• Extended hospital stays

• Debility due to cancer, failure to thrive, or other complex conditions

Services include:

• 24/7 Skilled Nursing Care

• Infusion and IV therapy

• LVAD and LifeVest support

• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy

• Respiratory Therapy

• Advanced Wound Care

• Nutritional therapy, including GI feeding and enteral nutrition

• Individualized activity programming tailored to each patient’s needs

Coordinated, Patient-Centered Care

Our Case Management team plays a key role in guiding your recovery:

• A full assessment is completed upon admission to determine your care needs and goals

• Weekly interdisciplinary team and family meetings ensure that progress is tracked and discharge planning is on target

• Our full-time medical providers round daily, supported by on-site specialists and a full suite of hospital services, including Emergency Department access, Radiology, Laboratory, and Pharmacy

What Makes ERH Different?

• Private rooms with beautiful views of the Shawangunk Ridge

• Personalized care plans tailored to your recovery goals

• Daily interaction with NYS-licensed physical and occupational therapists

• On-site Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator available to support nutritional needs and chronic conditions

We work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that helps you meet achievable milestones on your way to recovery. The goal: to restore your highest possible level of independence and return home safely and confidently.

A Day in the Program

7:30–9:00 AM – Bathing, dressing, and breakfast
Patients are encouraged to dress in day clothes and prepare for an active therapy day.

9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Therapy and group activities
Each patient receives a private therapy session and a group session daily.

12:00 Noon – Lunch and nutrition education
Meals are thoughtfully prepared, and dietary education is available from our in-house dietitian, who specializes in diabetes and kidney health.

1:30–4:00 PM – Continued therapy and personalized activities

5:00 PM – Dinner
We offer flavorful, nutritious meals—and accommodate requests to meet personal preferences whenever possible.

6:00 PM – Free time and visitation

Evenings are for rest, relaxation, and time with loved ones.

What You Can Expect

This is a structured yet welcoming program designed to help you recover both physically and emotionally. You’ll participate in therapies and activities that build endurance, improve mobility, and prepare you for your return home. Every element of the program is intended to help you maximize your recovery potential in a positive, supportive atmosphere.

We expect you to actively engage in your recovery—attend therapy sessions, join in activities, and collaborate with our team to reach your goals.

Insurance and Referrals

Medicare and many private insurers cover Sub Acute Rehab / Swing Bed services. For more information on eligibility and referrals, please contact:

Cathy Brooks, RN
📞 845-647-6400 ext. 341