Atherton Park Post-Acute

Atherton Park Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Menlo Park, California, providing nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility aims to help residents reach their highest level of function and independence in a safe, warm, and caring environment.

The community's rehabilitation team develops individualized therapy programs tailored to each resident's specific needs. Physical therapists create treatment plans focused on safety and mobility, occupational therapists help residents improve independence in everyday activities such as bathing and dressing, and speech therapists provide interventions in communication, swallowing, and cognition. The nursing team, professionally staffed around the clock, provides specialized care combined with dignity.

Care planning is collaborative, with the facility working alongside each resident's healthcare team to create individualized plans of care. The rehabilitation director works with families to explain the specific program designed for their loved one.

Physicians typically see residents upon admission and once every 30 days thereafter, though nursing professionals maintain constant contact with visiting physicians. The facility encourages resident activity, offering daily programs based on resident interests designed to keep those who wish to remain as active as possible.

Visiting hours are recommended from 8 am to 8 pm, though visitors are welcome 24 hours a day with advance notice for after-hours visits to ensure access. The facility maintains open communication between staff, families, and residents to manage requests, coordinate appointments, and address any concerns.