Where Compassion Meets Expert Care.
Heal Stronger. Recover Safely. Return Home with Confidence.
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When surgery, illness, or injury disrupts your life, you deserve more than just recovery—you deserve expert care that empowers you to regain strength, independence, and peace of mind. At Athol Hospital’s Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, we provide a comprehensive, personalized approach to rehabilitation that supports the whole person—not just the condition.
Our Swing Bed Program offers a compassionate, home-like environment where every patient is treated like family. Whether you're transitioning from a hospital stay or need focused, specialized rehabilitation, our team is committed to helping you reach your highest potential—healing the body, restoring confidence, and helping you return to the life you love.
Our highly qualified medical staff oversees the Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation and works with our hospital therapists to offer specialized services to meet our patient’s needs.
Athol Hospital’s Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offers an array of skilled services for patients:
Physical therapy (PT)
- Gait training and balance improvement
- Strength and endurance building
- Post-surgical and orthopedic rehab
- Neurologic Rehab (e.g., stroke, TBI, and spinal cord injury)
Occupational therapy (OT)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
- Fine motor skills and coordination development
- Adaptive equipment training
- Upper extremity rehab
Speech-Language Pathology
- Swallowing therapy (dysphagia treatment)
- Speech and language rehab
- Cognitive-communication therapy
- Voice and fluency treatment
Medical & Nursing
- Physician/APP-supervised care: 24/7
- Post acute and surgical nursing
- Medication and pain management
- Wound care including wound vacs
- IV therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
Psychosocial & Support Services
- Family and caregiver education
- Social work and discharge planning
- Peer support and community reintegration
Additional Services Offered
- Respiratory therapy: 24/7
- Nutrition counseling
- Laboratory
- Diagnostic imaging
Is This Program Right for You or a Loved One?
You may benefit from our services if you or someone you care about is:
- Recovering from joint surgery or major medical procedures
- Healing from an injury, serious illness, or wound
- In need of physical, occupational, or cognitive therapy after hospitalization
- Requiring IV therapy or pain management support
- Managing conditions such as heart failure, cancer, or diabetes
Why Choose Us?
- Personalized care plans tailored to your needs
- A skilled and compassionate team by your side
- Peace of mind for families
- A healing environment close to home
Part of the Heywood Healthcare Family, Athol Hospital is a 21 bed, Joint Commission Accredited Critical Access Hospital, which serves the communities of the North Quabbin and Southern New Hampshire regions.
Come See the Difference Compassionate Care Can Make.
Schedule a tour or learn more today: 978-249-1244 Visit us online at www.atholhospital.org