What to Expect When Your Loved One is Receiving Speech Therapy at a Skilled Nursing Facility
If your loved one is staying at a skilled nursing facility and needs speech therapy, you may be wondering what that involves and how it can help. At Champion Creek Health & Rehabilitation, our speech therapy program is designed to support residents who are experiencing difficulties with speech, communication, or swallowing due to conditions such as stroke, neurological disorders, or age-related changes. Our goal is to help them regain these essential skills so they can communicate more effectively and enjoy mealtimes safely.
Personalized Therapy for Communication and Swallowing Challenges
Speech therapy goes beyond just improving speech—it also helps with cognitive skills, language processing, and the ability to swallow safely. When your loved one begins therapy, our licensed speech-language pathologists will conduct a thorough evaluation to understand their specific challenges and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs.
What Therapy Sessions Involve
Residents work with our experienced speech therapists on a variety of targeted exercises and techniques, which may focus on:
- Speech & Language Improvement – Helping those who struggle with speaking clearly or forming words after a stroke or illness.
- Cognitive-Communication Therapy – Strengthening memory, problem-solving, and understanding for those with neurological conditions or dementia.
- Swallowing & Dysphagia Therapy – Addressing swallowing difficulties to ensure safer eating and drinking, reducing the risk of choking or aspiration pneumonia.
- Voice & Breath Control – Helping individuals who experience vocal weakness or difficulty with volume and tone.
Our therapists use engaging, hands-on techniques to help residents regain confidence in their communication and swallowing abilities. Each session is designed to be both effective and encouraging, ensuring progress at a comfortable pace.
The Champion Creek Approach: A Culture of Care
At Champion Creek Health & Rehabilitation, speech therapy isn’t just about recovery—it’s about restoring confidence, dignity, and quality of life. Our Culture of Care is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every resident receives patient, compassionate support that respects their unique challenges and goals. Whether it’s helping them find their voice again or making mealtimes safer and more enjoyable, we are dedicated to their well-being every step of the way.
If you have questions about how speech therapy can help your loved one, we’re here to provide answers. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support their journey to improved communication and independence.