What is COPD? Understanding the Condition & Treatment
About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic long-term lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. It’s often marked by a stubborn cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, and a heavy feeling in the chest. COPD develops when the airways and air sacs in the lungs become damaged or inflamed—usually […]
Woodbine Named One of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025—a prestigious honor awarded to fewer than 7% of skilled nursing facilities nationwide. Out of 350 skilled nursing centers in Virginia, only 26 earned this distinction. The recognition reflects Woodbine’s ongoing commitment to excellence in senior […]
Understanding Respiratory & Ventilator Care
Respiratory care is a specialized healthcare field that focuses on the treatment and management of patients with chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD, and those who are ventilator-dependent. It aims to improve breathing, enhance lung function, and support overall health. Patients who are dependent on ventilators or have a tracheostomy often require extensive care […]
Alexandria’s First In-Facility Dialysis Unit Opens at Woodbine Rehab
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Alexandria has opened a state-of-the-art, nine-chair in-facility dialysis unit, the first in the city capable of treating ventilator and tracheostomy-dependent patients. The unit, developed in partnership with Nova Dialysis, enhances Woodbine’s chronic kidney disease (CKD) management program led by nephrologist Dr. V. Bala Subramanian. This milestone aligns with the […]
Frequent Falls & Interventions for Dementia Patients
Falls are a significant public health concern, causing millions of injuries among older adults each year. For those living with dementia, the risk of falls is nearly double that of their peers without dementia, with fall rates approaching 50%. These falls often lead to serious injuries, such as fractures, which can result in hospitalization and […]
Falls & Fractures in the Elderly at Home
Falls and fractures among the elderly are a growing concern, with falls being the leading cause of injury death for adults aged 65 and older. In 2021 alone, falls among this age group resulted in over 38,000 deaths and nearly 3 million emergency department visits according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A […]
Importance of Short Term Rehab after Joint Replacement Surgery
Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery Joint replacement surgery is a medical procedure where a damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial part, generally performed by an orthopedic surgeon. This surgery is commonly undertaken to improve quality of life by alleviating pain and restoring mobility. The most frequent joint replacements include the hip, knee, and […]
Woodbine Volunteers of the Week
This week, SSA’s “Volunteers of the Week” are Woodbine and Alexandria Rehabilitation Healthcare sister communities who delivered meals together during National Nurses Week! Thank you to volunteers like these who support our organization. Source
Fall Prevention Program & Screening of Saving Claire: Feb 21st, 2024 at 1pm
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 ST – 1:00-3:00PM BEATLEY CENTRAL LIBRARY, 5005 DUKE STREET 2024 Senior Living in Alexandria Speaker Series THE EVENT IS FREE, BUT PLEASE REGISTER BY EMAILING [email protected] OR CALL 703-836-4414, EXT. 110.
Woodbine Rehab & Healthcare Earns Five-Star Overall Rating from CMS
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Alexandria, Virginia, has recently achieved a Five-Star Overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This skilled nursing facility was also honored as the 2023 Best in Business – Large Business of the Year by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. Woodbine, located at 2729 King St., […]
