Edmonds Post Acute

Edmonds Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Edmonds, Washington, serving the community since 1975. The facility provides 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents recovering from surgery, injury, or managing serious illness, as well as short-term rehabilitation and long-term care options.

The community offers comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Physical therapists work with residents on mobility, pain management, and injury prevention. Occupational therapy assists residents in adapting to their environment and mastering daily living tasks, including support for those with arthritic conditions, vision or hearing impairment, and difficulty with bathing and dressing. Speech-language pathology assesses and restores communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities, serving residents with stroke, brain injury, dementia, and neurological disorders.

Residents receive individualized care plans developed in collaboration with their healthcare team. Therapy is offered seven days a week with the goal of helping residents reach the highest level of independence possible. Family members are encouraged to participate in therapy sessions, caregiver education, and training programs.

Daily activities are tailored to individual interests and abilities to keep residents active and engaged. The facility features a pet therapy program with a Certified Professional Therapy Dog and Resident Joy Ambassador that helps reduce stress and brighten residents' days. Social services staff assist with care planning and managing resident and family requests and concerns.

Physicians generally visit upon admission and once monthly, with nursing staff in constant contact with physicians between visits. Visiting hours are recommended from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., though visitors are welcome 24 hours a day with advance notice for after-hours visits.