Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center is a rehabilitation and nursing facility in Durham, North Carolina, offering short-term and long-term inpatient stays. The center provides 24-hour nursing care along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services available up to seven days each week for patients recovering from hospitalizations or requiring ongoing rehabilitation.
The facility accepts patients admitted from hospitals, assisted living facilities, or home settings with physician orders. Short-term respite stays are available for periods ranging from a few days to several months. Additionally, the center offers a specialized recovery program for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 who have been hospitalized and are in the recovery phase, providing rehabilitation and nursing support to help residents return to their prior level of function.
Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center operates state-of-the-art portable telemedicine equipment available during day hours, after hours, and on weekends, allowing residents to access medical services without leaving their beds. The center is focused on adding specialty clinical programs and provides additional training and education for staff on specialized equipment and treatment programming to enhance recovery outcomes.
The facility emphasizes health and safety measures, including adherence to guidance from federal, state, and local health and policy authorities. The center provides regular communication regarding infectious disease concerns and maintains preventive measures throughout the facility.
