Steere House

This non-profit, fully licensed, 120 bed nursing and rehabilitation center, located on the campus of Rhode Island Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence and leadership, not only in Rhode Island, but nationwide.

Changes have occurred over the century in response to the changing needs of the community. The time-honored tradition of promoting independence, personal dignity, individuality and self-worth has never varied.
•Founded in 1874 to meet the needs of "elderly men" in the city of Providence.

•1991 a new facility was constructed in order to expand services provided to include skilled care and dementia care.

•1997 a facility renovation enabled the opening of a second dementia unit, focusing on the higher functioning, cognitively challenged resident. This 16-bed unit is called "Safe Haven". Both it and the original 41-bed dementia are secured units, where residents are free to wander safely.

Skilled Unit

Steere House's second floor unit offers a holistic approach to delivering individualized services to the medically complex patient.

Interdisciplinary team approach to meet the clearly defined goals for each patient.
Ongoing comprehensive assessments
Opportunities for extensive staff-family interaction

Some of the services offered include:
•Rehabilitation program including therapies-Physical, Occupational, Speech, Traction, external fixation devices, custom splints, prosthetic training, home evaluations and patient/family teaching
•Post surgical care for cardiac, orthopedic, neurosurgical and general surgical patients.

•Cardiopulmonary assessment
•Acute pain management

Special Care Units for Dementia Care

Steere House's dementia care programs' goal is to enhance and maximize every resident's abilities in a safe, dignified, loving environment.

Safe Haven is a 16 bed unit designed to accommodate those with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. This unit which was opened in 1997 features a "country kitchen" atmosphere, with many well-lit and spacious areas for activities. The continuum of care for our residents includes our 41 bed third floor unit, which can meet the needs of residents in later stages of dementia.

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