Interested in learning more or speaking with a facility representative? Visit our Admissions Inquiry page!

We’re pleased to offer in-house dialysis services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents.

Our program involves a 5-day gentle dialysis protocol with treatments lasting roughly 3 hours each day. This offers greater flexibility and more time for therapy, leisure activities, and rest. Our unique program differs from the traditional 3-day schedule that many dialysis-dependent individuals follow.

Most importantly, with the program in-house, you never have to leave the comfort of the facility for treatment. Once you’re ready for discharge, our team will assist in reestablishing you back at your previous dialysis center.

In-house dialysis services are available at Absolut Care of Aurora Park and Northgate Health Care Facility.

Benefits of In-House Dialysis

  • More frequent dialysis can lead to a less restrictive diet for patients
  • More frequent dialysis can lead to a reduction of certain blood pressure and heart medications
  • More frequent dialysis can lead to an increase in daily activities/functions for LTC patients
  • In-facility dialysis offers patients stability so that they can maximize their rehab therapy from 1-2 days per week to 5 days per week
  • No more dialysis “hangover”
  • More frequent vascular access results in more proper vascular access care, i.e. less clotting and infections
  • Our (Dialyze Direct) dialysis machines are individualized per patient until they discharge from the facility
  • No long transportation trips
  • Heated and reclining treatment chairs located in an intimate setting
  • Dialysis can also be administered in a patient’s bed if transfer to a chair is contraindicated
  • RN is always on-site

Roadmap to Discharge

From the moment you arrive, our goal is to guide you on a personalized path toward recovery and a safe return home. Our interdisciplinary team — including doctors, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and support staff — works together to design a care plan tailored to your needs. Every step of the way, we focus on maximizing your independence, building strength and confidence, and ensuring a smooth transition back into the community.

NURSING
  • Reviews medications, care needs and communicates concerns to doctor
  • Explains and provides any scheduled treatments
  • Facilitates follow-up appointments and transportation needs
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
  • Completes evaluation and reviews activities of daily living
  • Determines goals with patient, along with home needs
  • Discusses rehab potential
PHYSICAL THERAPY
  • Completes evaluation and reviews prior and current mobility
  • Determines goals with patient along with home needs
  • Discusses rehab potential
SPEECH THERAPY
  • Uses advanced imaging technology to evaluate swallow function in real time
  • Identifies swallowing issues to reduce aspiration pneumonia and complications
  • Applies advanced diagnostics to enhance safety and mealtime quality
SOCIAL WORK
  • Discusses community needs and/or involvement
  • Facilitates set-up of any services required for the safest discharge
  • Explains process of family meeting with interdisciplinary team and/or screening procedure
DIETARY
  • Assesses all food preferences and nutritional needs
  • Reviews meal options, goals and any skin healing concerns
DISCHARGE

Discharge from the facility is typically available Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8AM-4PM. In order to ensure a safe discharge, Friday and weekend discharges are typically not available due to accessibility of homecare and equipment services on weekends. Our nursing and therapy teams will schedule any family training that may be needed before your discharge date. We will also order all medications and assist in coordinating follow-up appointments with your primary care physician and other providers.

If you’re considering elective surgery, pre-planning your stay will allow you to seamlessly transition from the hospital to our facility.

You have a right to choose your rehab facility. Our team would welcome the opportunity to play a role in your rehabilitative journey.

Services may vary by Facility.

Please check with our Admissions Coordinator at the Facility of your choice for more information.

Enterprise-Wide Services: