Short-Term Rehabilitation and Post-Hospital Care

Back home. Back on your feet. Whatever your goals, we get you back to where you want to be. We’re proud to lead Arizona’s senior rehabilitation care standards, winning the 2025 Best Nursing Home Short-Term Rehabilitation Award from U.S. News & World Report.

Friendship Village Tempe stands out for short-term, long-term and post-hospital rehabilitation care. With a warm and gentle approach, it’s our goal to restore you to the highest functional level. And when it comes to your well-being, we rally the troops: Your team includes your primary care physician, nurses, social services and specialists in the therapies you need.

Identifies barriers to independence and provides treatments to overcome these problem areas

Preserves or enhances independence with daily living skills

Can enhance communication, cognition and swallowing. Specialty programs for aphasia, dementia and dysphagia focus on safety and independence

What does physical therapy and rehabilitation include?

It depends on each individual’s need. We provide short- and long-term rehab through physical, speech and occupational therapies. We offer residents and nonresidents professional therapy services, using the most advanced treatments and technologies.

Is occupational therapy the same as physical therapy?

It’s similar in that it helps restore strength and mobility. Occupational therapy helps people adapt to their social and physical environment through education in things like dressing, memory training and coordination exercises.

What can I expect from speech therapy?

Our speech and language pathologists address communication issues and swallowing dysfunction. They’ll design treatment plans to help with cognitive issues, language ability, provide alternate communication strategies and give appropriate diet recommendations.