Applewood Rehabilitation Center
8 Snow Road, Winchester, NH 03470-2806
Awards and Affiliations
Applewood, a small homelike setting in Winchester, New Hampshire, offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for all ages. We strive to provide a wide range of services including post acute care, rehabilitation services and specialty medical services while engaging residents in a variety of recreational programs. We offer short-term rehabilitation, long- term care or short stay respite in a country setting with lovely indoor and outdoor spaces providing our residents and their families with a peaceful homelike setting while embracing and nurturing relationships between residents, families, staff and pets.
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- VA Contracted
- On-site Medical Director
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Interpreter services
Amenities
- Spacious rooms
- Fully air conditioned
- Activity room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Fireplace in living room
Gail Cushing, NHA, RN BSN
AdministratorGail has been in the long-term care field since 1990 due to her firm belief in providing service to others in both the long-term care field and community. She has been an integral part of the Applewood family since 1995 enriching the lives of the residents on a daily basis with new ideas on creating a homelike setting. She is an active member of the Monadnock community her entire life and plans to continue investing in community relationships.
Kate Carson
ARPNKate Carson was born and raised in New Hampshire. She studied nursing at Rivier University in Nashua, New Hampshire, and worked as an RN in multiple different fields, including long term care, cardiology and women's health. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Baltimore, MD. She holds a board certification in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care. She is coming to us after working the past 4 years as a hospitalist at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, with a total of 14 years of healthcare experience. Her areas of interest include cardiology and infectious disease.
James Fandino
Director of Marketing & AdmissionsJames is a new member to our Applewood team, taking on the role of Director of Marketing & Admissions. His experience started in the Monadnock region at a Genesis long- term care center at the age of sixteen in the Dietary department. James has filled many roles throughout his career spanning from LNA, Recreation Assistant, and Occupational Therapy Assistant. James has a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. In his role, James will provide guidance, support, and compassion to families and residents during their transition to Applewood’s skilled nursing or long-term care services. He aspires to build from the strong connections that Applewood has cultivated in the community and expand them with the team.
Joanne Grenier, OTR/L
Director of RehabilitationJoanne is an Occupational Therapist with Genesis Rehab Services since 2016, transferring to Applewood in June of 2018. She received her Bachelors of Occupational Studies from Worcester State University and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Bay Path University. In addition, to withholding her New Hampshire licensure, Joanne is a member of the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association). As a therapist, Joanne enjoys working with patients/residents of various disorders as she finds this very rewarding to see individual’s different levels of growth.
Haris Bilal, MD
Medical DirectorDr. Bilal did his medical school from Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his internal medicine residency from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2014. He then moved to New Hampshire, working as a hospital medicine physician at Cheshire Medical Center. He joined post acute care in 2019, providing medical care to Nursing Home residents. He has served as medical director in various nursing facilities, and is currently enjoying that role here at Applewood Rehabilitation Center.
Total respect for residents
Both my parents were at Applewood and received the best care with compassion, love, hugs, and total respect for the residents. There is not another facility that comes close to the care that is given here.
When my mother was dying the nurses stayed with her holding her hands, hugging her, singing to her to make her comfortable and to let her know she was loved. They get very close to the residents and their family. They treat the residents... with respect and as if they were their own family members. Every morning there's a hug and smile and the same is given at night.
The whole staff: nurses, the office, kitchen, housekeeping, therapy and all other areas treat everyone the same. They are always there to help and support. When my mother wanted oranges or candy before we could get there, someone went to the little store down the street and got them for her.
I spent a lot of time there with my parents and the only thing I ever felt was love and respect.
To all who work there you are all Angels in my eyes. God love you all.
(Daughter of patients)
Stellar, genuine treatment
My mother has been a resident of Applewood for four years, and has received excellent care. She is treated like the special person that she is, and it is obvious that the staff cares about her, and that their stellar treatment of her is genuine. The leadership team; Gail, Wanda, Stephanie, Michelle, are very attentive, and regularly communicate with me directly. The LNAs are the best I have ever seen; they are so kind and patient, and make my mother feel comfortable, secure and safe at all times. I am proud to recommend Applewood to anyone who is seeking long term or short term skilled nursing care for a loved one. Thanks to the entire staff for creating a lovely home for my mother.
Walking independently!
I was admitted to Cheshire Medical Center in the beginning of October of 2018 for a stage four decubitus ulcer on my buttock. The decubitus resulted in me having an ostomy. My wound was so bad they didn’t think I was going to live. At the Hospital the Doctor told me I would never walk again. Following four operations, I was admitted to Applewood for Skilled Nursing Services. I had a wound vac for approx. seven months and I had to go to the would clinic every 2-3 weeks. I participated in Occupational and Physical Therapy 5-6 x a week to help me gain strength and walk again. After a lot of hard work, determination & support from the Applewood staff, I am able to walk independently. My decubitus has improved enough to be managed at home with the assistance of Home health care. I am finally going home after a long seven months!
Charles L.
Home away from home
I was treated with the utmost respect and built friendships with staff and consumers. Applewood has become my home away from home. Making sure I was comfortable, and meeting my needs. I would recommend Applewood to anyone! To all staff and those that have made an impact in my life.
-Amanda W.
Coronavirus Update
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Ensuring Everyone Has a Happy Holiday!
As the holidays approach, we want to make sure everyone stays healthy. Many seasonal illnesses, including influenza, make their rounds this time of year. Historically influenza has caused illness, hospitalization and death. The current year's flu cases are rapidly increasing.
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