New Albany – An Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Center, located in the Columbus, Ohio area, offers a full continuum of care including post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living. The community provides an inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation program designed to help patients recover following a hospital stay, surgery, or acute medical event, supported by a state-of-the-art physical therapy gym and a therapy team focused on individualized goals.
Rehabilitation guests stay in one of 40 private deluxe rooms that include built-in workspace desks and ample storage. The comprehensive rehab program covers speech, occupational, and physical therapy, developed through a personalized care plan with input from the resident. A medical team, including a medical director, attending physicians, a director of nursing, nurses, and nursing assistants, coordinates medical services and daily clinical care.
For residents needing more support with daily living, the skilled nursing facility offers extended long-term care in a comfortable, supervised environment. The assisted living program includes 36 private suites with separate living, sleeping, and kitchenette areas, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, an emergency call system, a full private bath, and a walk-in closet; residents are encouraged to personalize their suites with their own furnishings. Staff assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, with support available 24 hours a day while encouraging continued independence.
New Albany is an ODA-certified Medicaid Waiver provider under its assisted living program, with admission criteria requiring private-pay funding for a minimum of one year prior to Medicaid Waiver eligibility. The community also offers an Assisted Living Rehab & Recovery program combining a fully furnished suite with 24/7 nursing support and personal care, as well as outpatient therapy for those who live at home but need physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Respite stays are available, offering the same patient-directed care and access to community services and amenities.
The community provides signature end-of-life care in an environment intended for reflection and relaxation, and it accepts most managed care benefits to coordinate healthcare services. Independent living is also offered for a maintenance-free lifestyle, with access to fitness classes, cultural events, and other activities. Dining services include a well-appointed dining room, restaurant-style meals, room service, snacks, a seasonal menu, and a Bistro Menu offering made-to-order alternatives, side dishes, ethnic favorites, and homemade soups and desserts.
