Blue Stone Therapy Expands with Acquisition of Goodcare LLC and Goodcare AtHome Rehab
Blue Stone Therapy, Iowa’s premier provider of contract therapy services for older adults, has expanded its reach through the acquisition of Goodcare LLC, Goodcare AtHome Rehab LLC, and Alpine Therapy.
I-SNPs quadrupled growth through 2021, but large swaths of nursing home residents still without any access
More nursing home residents than ever are enrolled in Institutional-Special Needs Plans, but their benefits remain out of reach to large swaths of Medicare beneficiaries, especially those living in the upper Midwest and Western states.
National Physical Therapy Month: October 2024
Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month to raise awareness among consumers about the many benefits of physical therapy. It's also a great opportunity to appreciate what PTs, PTAs, and students do to transform lives.
Blue Stone Therapy Voted Great Place to Work Once Again
Urbandale, Iowa — Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Blue Stone Therapy.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.
Best Sports For Older Adults, According To Experts
According to research conducted at a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Prevention Research Center, older adults can reap an array of rewards from physical activity, ranging from improved physical, emotional and social health scores to a decreased risk of hospitalization.
Blue Stone Therapy Chosen by Care Initiatives as Rehab Services Provider
West Des Moines, Iowa (Feb. 19, 2024) — Blue Stone Therapy, Iowa’s largest therapy provider, has been selected by Care Initiatives as the sole provider of rehabilitation services – including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy – for Care Initiatives’ skilled nursing and hospice locations, beginning April 1, 2024.
Blue Stone Therapy Earns 2023 Great Place To Work Certification
Urbandale, Iowa — Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 2nd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Blue Stone Therapy.
Ossian Senior Hospice Selects Blue Stone Therapy
Ossian, IA; October 16, 2023- Ossian Senior Hospice recently partnered with Blue Stone Therapy to provide specialized rehabilitation services for their residents.
Blue Stone Therapy Announces Promotions and Expanded Services
As a result of business growth, Nancy Crimmins MSPT, CLT was recently promoted to Vice President of Outpatient Therapy, and, Christen Bliss MOTR/L was recently promoted to Vice President of Clinical Services.
Ryan Dodd Joins Blue Stone Therapy as Regional Director of Operations
The leading specialist in SNF therapy services recently named Ryan Dodd Regional Director for the Indigo Territory. As a RDO, Ryan will have responsibility for leadership and oversight of operations for therapy services provided at multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Communities in Central and Eastern Iowa.
Blue Stone Therapy Earns Great Place to Work Certification
Our focus is to deliver optimal, individualized rehabilitation by highly skilled professional therapists while developing long-term partnerships between our staff and the communities they serve. We are experts in the business of skilled therapy services.
Accessories and Devices Help Older and Disabled Drivers Maintain Independence
There are more older people driving today simply because of demographics. Older and disabled drivers can better maintain a sense of independence when they can drive safely. Plus, simple devices allow people with physical disabilities or age-related problems to continue to drive.
Dementia Caregiving Advice is Going Viral on TikTok
Recently, Teepa Snow found herself in unexpected company. The occupational therapist, who specializes in dementia care, started making TikToks that featured helpful tips for caregivers. Soon her TikToks joined the ranks of other viral trends, such as dances, challenges, and makeup tutorials. She was stunned to learn she had racked up thousands of views in a very short time period.
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