The Pines at Bristol Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Our rehabilitation care team is made up of experienced occupational, speech, and physical therapists, as well as nurses, social workers, and certified nursing assistants. Their goals are the same as yours: to focus on health and wellness activities to maximize independence and minimize your length of stay. We offer pre-discharge home evaluations, patient and family education, and home care services planning.

• Physical, Occupational, Speech & Language
• Fully Equipped Rehabilitation Department Therapy (available 7 days a week)
• Wheelchair Positioning Experts
• Cardio/Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Ambulation Training
• Cognitive Retraining
• Adaptive Equipment Education
• Activities of Daily Living Re-training
• Endurance Training
• Home Discharge Preparation
• Patient/Family Education

Our recreation program keeps residents socially involved with the world around them. An important part of our care plan is giving each resident an opportunity to participate in daily activities. The recreation program at The Pines at Bristol is diversified, innovative, and carefully designed by a staff that truly cares about the residents they serve. It is geared toward independence and self-fulfillment. Volunteers are an integral part of this team. The recreation staff continually develops new programs based on residents’ suggestions. Some of the many activities include:

Arts & Crafts	Exercise	Literary Services
On-site entertainment	Sporting events and exhibits	Theatrical performances
Pet Therapy	Group activities	Trips to the movies
Religious services	Cooking classes and demonstrations

Our Social Services department, staffed with concerned and dedicated professionals, helps residents adjust to becoming members of their new community. They work with the resident on a one-to-one basis and serve as a liaison between staff and families. They are here to answer questions and offer support and guidance.