Senior Rehabilitation in Memphis, TN

One of the Best Healthcare Experiences You’ll Ever Have!

The Ready for Rehab Center at Kirby Pines is one of the top rehabilitation centers in Memphis, TN, helping seniors return to their homes safer and sooner than other rehab programs. When recovering from a heart attack, stroke or other debilitating condition, Kirby Pines offers a warm, comfortable setting with modern therapy equipment and a well-trained staff that’s dedicated to providing high quality care.

Senior Rehabilitation Services & Therapies

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

From sudden distress to chronic conditions, we’ll develop a plan that is unique to you. Whether recovering from heart failure, coronary heart disease or major heart surgery, a variety of programs are used to assist in recovery and help develop healthier habits and behaviors, while improving quality of life. Pulmonary rehab is a restorative program that helps manage the symptoms of chronic respiratory disease. Our skilled staff provides services that help improve lung function as well as teach techniques to help cope with difficulty breathing.

Stroke Rehabilitation

No one is ready for a stroke. A stroke occurs suddenly, without warning, and can impact cognition, communication, mobility, swallowing, and activities of daily living. Upon joining the program, we conduct a full evaluation of stroke damage and a plan is developed to address your specific needs such as restoring muscle strength, flexibility, joint stability, and cognitive ability to get you back into a daily routine. Our team also devotes time to educating family members in the many ways they can assist throughout treatment, effectively building a support system for stroke recovery.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Achieving the benefits you expect from your surgery. Our orthopedic program is designed to treat the particular needs of those who have had surgery for knee replacement, hip replacement or total joint replacements, as well as broken bones and other joint and bone problems. Guided by a personalized care plan and using modern equipment and techniques, you will experience a comfortable recovery. Our professional medical team takes great care to evaluate short- and long-term goals for rehabilitation, creating a treatment strategy to fit individual needs, occupations, and lifestyles.

Additional Therapies & Services

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Medical Services
  • Therapeutic Recreation Services
  • Social Work Services
  • Return-to-Home Services
  • Nursing Services (wound care, psychological services, etc.)
  • Culinary Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What senior rehabilitation services are offered at Kirby Pines?

Kirby Pines offers a variety of senior rehabilitation services to help patients regain their independence and get back to their normal lifestyle. This includes:

  • Physical therapy – helps seniors recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall wellness.
  • Occupational therapy – promotes independence by enabling seniors to participate in everyday activities despite impairments or restrictions.
  • Speech therapy – designed to help older adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
  • Aquatic therapy – a form of physical therapy that’s performed in a pool to help facilitate movement, reduce stress on joints, and improve strength.
  • Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation – restorative program that helps manage the symptoms of chronic heart disease and improve lung function.
  • Stroke rehabilitation – specialized program that helps seniors recover from strokes by restoring muscle strength, flexibility, joint stability, and cognitive ability.
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation – personalized program designed to help seniors recover from knee replacement, hip replacement or total joint replacements.
  • Electrical modalities – therapeutic treatments that use electrical stimulation to reduce pain and stimulate muscles. Our therapists are certified in the use of VitalStim, PENS, and ACP modalities (Ultrasound, Electrical stimulation, TENS, and FES).
What type of equipment is available at Kirby Pines’ rehab facility?

From treadmills to the Nintendo® Wii™, the Ready for Rehab Center at Kirby Pines employs a wide range of equipment to help residents recover and improve their overall wellness. We have a variety of machines designed for low-impact, total-body exercises such as the NuStep® seated stepper and the Omnicycle range-of-motion system. The LiteGait device is a dynamic body weight support system that allows individuals with mobility issues to safely engage in gait and balance training. We also offer E-stim, diathermy, and additional modalities for pain and wound care management.

What is the admission process for rehab services at Kirby Pines?

After being admitted into the hospital (or within 30 days of being discharged), we request that you ask your doctor, social worker, or case manager to send your medical information to the Kirby Pines admissions office. After receiving your information, we conduct a thorough intake process to determine how much and which types of therapy are needed. Once the admitting physician signs off, you will be admitted into the next available room and treatment begins.   

Please call our admissions coordinator at (901) 634-3131 for information. Kirby Pines does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

Will we need to arrange in-home care after rehabilitation? What if another level of care is needed?

As part of our discharge process, the rehab team will meet with you or your loved one to discuss whether in-home care or temporary support is needed to help with daily activities. Kirby Pines can make any necessary arrangements and set up an in-home evaluation to help ensure a successful transition. We also have therapists who can educate caretakers on how to care for their loved ones after discharge (for example: how to properly help them in and out of the car).   

If it’s determined that a higher level of care is needed, you can rest assured that Kirby Pines has you covered! As a LifeCare community, we provide a full continuum of care which includes assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. All health services are offered within our 60-acre campus, allowing for a seamless transition if needed.

What forms of payment are accepted for Kirby Pines’ rehab services?

Kirby Pines accepts private payment and participates in the Medicare reimbursement program. If you have any questions concerning methods of payment and other financial matters, please contact our business office at (901) 403-6858.

Who is the director of the Kirby Pines rehab program?

Jason Sparrow OTD, OTR/L has been the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Kirby Pines since 2011. Jason earned his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Quincy University in 2002 and his doctorate in occupational therapy from Washington University School of Medicine in 2006. He has been practicing occupational therapy since 2007. Jason has worked diligently to expand the rehabilitation program at Kirby Pines and has successfully built the program to include 19 full-time therapists.