Dialysis Suite Opens At Encompass Health Rehab Hospital In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital has unveiled a new dialysis suite at its Toms River location.

The addition of onsite hemodialysis services"allows the hospital to provide comprehensive care to dialysis patients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and improved clinical outcomes," officials with Encompass Health said in a news release.

"The hospital understands the importance of closely monitoring dialysis patients to reduce the risk of complications," the release said. "Onsite hemodialysis provides the opportunity for immediate attention and intervention, ensuring the highest level of care for patients."

The onsite hemodialysis program allows people to schedule treatments during the day, which gives patients adequate time for rest and recovery.

"This approach not only enhances patient comfort but also promotes better treatment adherence and overall well-being," officials said.

The suite has state-of-the-art hemodialysis machines that provide a gentler treatment experience, making it easier for patients to participate in therapy.

"We are thrilled to now offer onsite hemodialysis as part of our commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients," said Alisha Hartunian, CEO of Encompass Health of Toms River. "Through the extension of in-house services, we are able to cater to the needs of patients in the Toms River community on a greater scale."

Encompass Health's specialized hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services and higher medical management for patients recovering from stroke and other neurological disorders, hip fractures, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and complex orthopedic conditions, officials said.

Patients receive a minimum of three hours per day of therapy for five days each week, 24-hour nursing care, access to advanced technologies and frequent visits by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician during their stay. The freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital includes all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym, an in-house pharmacy, courtyard, dining room and dayroom areas.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is a 98-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Serving patients in Toms River and surrounding communities, the hospital is located at 14 Hospital Drive. To learn more, visit encompasshealth.com/tomsriverrehab.