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Short-term Rehabilitation

The skilled nursing and rehabilitation program at Kendal’s Stephens Care Center provides short-term, skilled care, rehabilitative therapy and nursing care for current residents or those from outside the community who are recovering from surgery or illness. Residents receive 24-hour care in our skilled care beds. Kendal at Oberlin earns and enjoys a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare Service (CMS).

Exceptional Skilled Nursing Services and Amenities

Our attractive Stephens Care Center provides a home-like atmosphere which includes the following services and amenities:

  • Private rooms, overlooking beautifully landscaped surroundings
  • Person-centered care services
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Dietary consultation and special diets, as needed
  • Social and recreational services
  • RN – Nurse Manager on duty 24 hours/7 days per week
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapy services

“I want to thank all the staff that helped me with my recovery. I believe I would not be as far along if it were not for their caring and knowledgeable help. If you have to have any joint replacement, I highly recommend the rehabilitation services at Kendal at Oberlin.

Quality Short-Term Rehabilitation Care at Stephens Care Center

Stacy Terrell, Chief Health Services Officer, notes, “At Kendal at Oberlin, we work very hard every day and year-round to provide the highest quality of care. We continually review our systems, and review and update policies. We constantly audit our documentation and our care delivery. 

“With The Kendal Corporation, we conduct mock surveys with outside eyes to examine our processes and point out our weaknesses. And most importantly, we continually challenge ourselves to strive for excellence in everything we do and in the care we provide. Our efforts certainly show in our surveys and our satisfaction ratings.”

Daily life in short-term rehabilitation at the Stephens Care Center is enhanced by the efforts of numerous volunteers. Many are fellow Kendal residents or students from Oberlin College. Creative arts therapies and engaging programs are offered daily. Intergenerational activities with the children from the Kendal Early Learning Center are a delight – so many smiles to share.

Are you interested in learning more about direct admission to short-term rehabilitation at Stephens Care Center?


Kendal at Oberlin’s residents may transition to short-term rehabilitation if their needs change. Additionally, we welcome new admissions to short-term rehabilitation at Stephens Care Center from outside the Kendal community. Please contact us to learn more about our services and availability.

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Expert Therapy Services at Stephens Care Center

Our expert therapy team is trained in the latest advances in rehabilitative medicine and equipment in order to support a full breadth of care needs. We offer physical, occupational and speech therapy services.

Kendal at Oberlin’s Stephens Care Center is an inclusive community. Read our Statement on Nondiscrimination.

Contact Us About Short-Term Rehabilitation

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