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What we do

Cardiac Rehab is the blending together of various health specialist in order to address the needs of each and every heart patient. The road to an enhanced quality of life begins with a thorough assessment of your current physical, emotional, social and nutritional state. Following the initial assessment, our professional staff will analyze the data and develop a program to meet  each individuals specific needs.

Physical reconditioning and educational retraining are the foundation of the rehabilitation process. Physical reconditioning involves the use of various exercise machines to help recondition the body.

Each client receives an individualized program to help maximize results. Scientifically reliable tests used on past patients have indicated an average of 143% improvement in the ability to perform physical activities.

 
Patients are monitored throughout their rehabilitation workout.  

Life style modification is extremely important to the future well-being of heart patients. Extensive and thorough education will provide the tools to help with these life-changing decisions. Our staff and support personnel, which include two registered nurses, one registered dietitian, one licensed social worker, one exercise physiologist and one technician, are on site to help with the patients needs.

With encouragement, inspiration, and determination, it is amazing what can be done to improve the quality of life for most heart disease patients.

Cardiac Support Group

Frequently asked questions

Cardiac Rehab Nurse, Jo McCance

What about insurance coverage?

Cardiac Rehab is covered by Medicare and Medicaid providing that you have been diagnosed with a heart attack, angina or have had open heart surgery within the past year.  Normal co-pays do apply. Most commercial insurance companies do cover Phase II, outpatient rehab. It is highly recommended that you contact your insurance company to determine the exact coverage.

When are classes held?
Cardiac Rehab classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Class time begins at 6am and run on the hour until 5pm. Each class last for approximately one hour. Educational classes which are held on Wednesday usually last approximately 30 minutes.

Who is eligible for Cardiac Rehab?
Those with Medicare must have one of the following conditions:
1) have had a heart attack within the past year,
2) have been diagnosed with angina within the past year,
3) have had open heart surgery within the past year. Medicare covers only the heart condition listed.

Is commercial insurance accepted?  
Most companies cover phase II cardiac rehab (outpatient) when medically necessary. This can be determined by checking with your family physician, cardiologist or your insurance company.