Our Extended Care Unit (ECU) is a special place for patients to recover from a major illness or surgery. It's a part of the hospital dedicated to rehabilitating patients for transition home, and return to a fulfilling lifestyle. An excellent team of rehabilitation specialists made up of physical, occupational, speech and recreation therapists cooperate with our nurses and dietitians to help patients regain strength and relearn essential skills. Our goal is for patients to attain a level of function which will maximize each individual's ability to carry out the business of normal, daily life.

Our family-centered approach to care encourages participation and tailors activities to meet the individual needs of residents. We have an enthusiastic recreation therapist who arranges special events and entertainment for residents. Piano music, arts and crafts, games, weekly pet visits (residents can arrange to have visits from their own pets) are just a few of the activities available to Extended Care Unit residents. Hospital Volunteers and ECU's recreational therapist also provide salon services such as hair styling and shampooing, and fingernail care. On Thanksgiving and Christmas, ECU hosts our popular "holiday feasts" for residents and their families and friends.