CNS rehabilitation: resources, support, and processes
5411 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 300 Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: 800.922.4994 | 818.783.3800
Fax: 818.783.8412
Located in the city of Tarzana in the San Fernando Valley–just 30 minutes from Los Angeles–this community is diverse in beauty and cultural pursuits. Close to beaches and world-class entertainment venues, the area is surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful lakes nearby. With easy freeway access and proximity to parks, theaters, and restaurants, the Los Angeles clinic is minutes away from CNS’ two homes for patients in the Residential Rehabilitation program. The area’s many restaurants, stores, and beautiful neighborhoods support our emphasis on community reintegration for patients. Local shopping and walking with staff are opportunities for patients to practice new life skills in real-world settings.
Treating all types of acquired and traumatic brain injury
Programs offered: Adult Postacute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Adult Postacute Day Treatment, Adolescent Program, Continued Care and Telerehabilitation
Therapy offered: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, educational therapy, vision therapy, vestibular therapy, cognitive therapy, patient and family counseling, neurobehavioral rehabilitation, and complimentary integrative therapy
Services offered: nursing, disease management, family-oriented education; community re-entry assistance, home evaluations, medical coordination, case management, patient education classes
Medical oversite by a physician and neurologist. CNS consultant physicians/physiatrists carry a significant amount of responsibility for program review and approval. In addition, CNS utilizes services of other medical specialists in the community
State-of-the-art rehabilitation: ZeroG Gait and Balance System, for balance and gait improvement; a mobile interactive metronome; Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS), utilized to address vision, motor and balance training; Independent Living Scale tracking system to monitor patient progress; tablets to record/integrate patient data in real time for analysis; patient web portal for 24/7 secure access; a dedicated physician space including a medical exam room, secure medication room, and a nursing suite; an area for behavior analysis including a meditation/quiet room; patient and staff kitchen; computer center, and offices for case management and administrative functions
In our inpatient Encino program, patients will focus on relearning Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and rebuilding skills for independence in the clinical setting during the day and at one of two spacious, ADA-compliant residences at night and on weekends. In these safe, supportive home environments, clients will practice and master basic life skills needed for life after rehabilitation. They will reestablish daily schedules and living patterns with dedicated staff present 24 hours a day. Located in safe local communities, the homes feature a full-service kitchen, garden, safe locked medicine drawer, security system, private rooms, and CNS vans to transfer patients to and from clinical treatment. Our community-based residential settings encourage socialization through group events such as movies, game nights, trips to the grocery store, and other activities that foster reintegration–an essential component of brain injury rehabilitation.
Gated home
Private and semi-private rooms
Security camera system inside the residence in common areas
Alarm and intercom systems
Internal mobile communication system
Automatic timed lighting system
Exterior door locking system for added safety
Locked drawers and cabinets in common areas to control medication access/distribution
Large walk-in and wheelchair accessible showers in some rooms
Safety railing in bathrooms
Transportation is available to and from CNS clinical facilities or CNS sponsored activities
Trained CNS staff on site 24 hours a day
5411 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 300
Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: 800.922.4994 | 818.783.3800
Fax: 818.783.8412
Admissions: CAreferralfax@neuroskills.com
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