Clinical Services

- An Interdisciplinary Approach
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- VitalStim Dysphagia Therapy Program
- Comprehensive Subacute Care Unit
- Psychiatric Program

Here at AristaCare at Alameda, we strive to make the process as comfortable as possible for our patients, as well as their families. We provide the highest level of clinical care and offer quality service with honesty and integrity, all in a warm and loving atmosphere.

An Interdisciplinary Approach

Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and dietary professionals. Our expert team guides patients through their recovery, working closely with both the patient and family to establish an individualized care plan.

At AristaCare at Alameda Center we offer:

Advanced High-Tech Short and Long-term Rehabilitation
State of the Art Subacute Center
Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring Program Directed by a Board Certified Cardiologist
Post-Operative Services
Peritoneal Dialysis Services
TPN Services
Specialized Wound Care Program
Dementia/Alzheimer's Unit
Specialized Medical Services
Diagnostic and Laboratory Services
Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy
Pain Management
Restorative Nursing Care
Nutritional Care Planning
Recreational Services
Personalized Nutritional Services
Respiratory Care

Peritoneal Dialysis

AristaCare at Alameda Center provides peritoneal dialysis services and support. Our clinical staff is continuously trained in both CAPD, and CCPD. We also offers the safest and latest high tech equipment and supplies which significantly reduces the risk for infection.

VitalStim Dysphagia Therapy Program

AristaCare at Alameda Center is always looking for ways to improve patient care and quality of life. It is with this philosophy in mind that we have has started providing VitalStim services for patients with oral-pharyngeal dysphagia. Since you probably encounter this condition with some frequency, we thought you would like to know more about VitalStim® Therapy, a completely new therapeutic intervention that has been quite effective in many of our patients.

VitalStim is a special form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) that helps re-educate the throat muscles needed for swallowing. Cleared by the FDS in June of 2001, this non-invasive therapy has been used successfully for the past two-and-a-half years, and has helped thousands regain the pleasures of an oral diet and a more independent lifestyle.

Comprehensive Subacute Care Unit

Our specialized subacute care unit boasts a high nurse to patient ratio. We address each individual need of the patient ensuring the most complete rehabilitation and recovery possible. Our goal is to return each patient to their highest possible level of functioning in the shortest amount of time, utilizing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team approach.

Psychiatric Program

At AristaCare at Alameda Center, we are sensitive to all of our patient's needs, specially those who require psychiatric or psychological care.

Everyone on our team is dedicated to helping patients reach their highest level of functioning. We feel it is very important to treat each patient as an individual, therefore our activities are geared towards challenging the individual to meet his or her own goals in a positive atmosphere.

Our Program Includes:

Separate Units for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
Specialized Psychiatric Program overseen by Dr. Boris Borodoulin
Psychiatric and Psychological Services are available 24 Hours a Day
Our Staff is specially trained in Anger Management and Behavior Management
Snoezelin Program
Restraint Free Unit
Specialized Activities geared to the appropriate functioning level of each patient