Patient Resources

Home & Community-Based Care to Get You Back to Your Active Life

Whether you need a little help with your recovery following orthopedic surgery, or a good deal of assistance, Holy Cross Health offers orthopedic surgery patient resources for your care outside the hospital.

Outpatient Physical Therapy

After leaving the hospital, rehabilitation still plays a significant role in the success of your joint replacement. Your case manager will arrange home or outpatient physical therapy to begin soon after the day you are discharged. Your therapist will guide you through your individualized program and help you transition back to normal activities. 

If you’re moving to a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility after discharge, your therapy plan will be shared with your chosen facility. Most people are able to transition from home-based therapy to a more structured outpatient program within a few weeks of surgery.

Holy Cross Health offers post-surgery outpatient physical therapy at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, or it may be available directly through your physician. For more information, call 301-754-7340.

Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice

Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice provides a multidisciplinary team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to helping restore your mobility, function, and independence. Services can include physical and occupational therapy in your home and are based on your individualized care plan.

Should the need for a higher level of medical care arise, medical care services delivered by our registered nurses, palliative care providers and medical social workers are available. Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice is state-licensed, Medicare certified and Joint Commission accredited.

For more information, call 301-557-HOME (4663). 

Skilled Nursing Care

Some patients benefit from a stay in a rehabilitation facility for joint replacement recovery, which provides more intensive therapy. Holy Cross Health works with Nexus Montgomery SNF Alliance, 35 Montgomery County nursing homes, and all 6 Montgomery County hospitals to help improve quality, improve quality, improve hand off communication, and reduce readmissions. 

Our partners have committed to working with us on quality initiatives such as improved communication between health care providers and preventing infections. Your case manager will assist with the transition should the need for skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation be necessary. A nurse will follow up to ensure a smooth transition to the facility.

Health & Wellness Resources

Holy Cross Health offers orthopedic patients a variety of health and wellness resources to support your good joint health. Here is a sampling of the community wellness resources and events offered.

• Better Bones — This free program is designed for people ages 55 and older. It focuses on reducing the rate of bone loss, improving balance and flexibility, and enhancing energy and well-being.
• Senior Fit — This free, 45-minute fitness program is designed to improve mobility for adults ages 55 and older. It is available at 24 locations throughout Montgomery County.
• Community Fitness Classes — Holy Cross Health offers affordable exercise and movement classes that include yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Ballroom/Latin/Swing dancing and more.
• Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center — The Caregiver Resource Center eases the burdens on family caregivers by providing support groups and other resources to those caring for a family member. For more information, call 301-754-7152.
• Holy Cross Medical Adult Day Center — The Medical Adult Day Center is a caring, compassionate and positive environment where seniors and medically disabled adults ages 18 and older can participate in recreational activities and receive health care. For more information, call 301-754-7150.
• Nutritional Counseling – Our registered dietician will meet with you to complete a comprehensive evaluation that together you will use to create a plan to meet your specific nutritional goals and needs.

Convenient Primary Care

Holy Cross Health’s House Calls program enables home-bound older adults to receive primary medical care at home. Our nurse practitioners are specially trained and certified to provide comprehensive medical care, including examining and diagnosing patients, arranging for lab and other diagnostic services, and prescribing medications.

Visits are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. For more information, call 301-754-7965 or 301-754-7849.

Holy Cross Health Partners are primary care sites owned and operated by Holy Cross Health, with locations at Asbury Methodist Village and in Kensington. These practices specialize in internal medicine for adults and include physicians with geriatric medicine training and expertise.

For more information, call 301-557-2110 for the Asbury Methodist Village location or 301-949-4242 for the Kensington location.