Oakwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Educating yourself about stroke can be lifesaving. Knowing when someone is at risk for stroke and what a stroke is, can help you be prepared when it’s time to react. • Stroke can occur at any age; 1 out of 5 people who have a stroke are under 55 and your chance of stroke increases […]

You can feel the excitement at Oakwood Healthcare now that Spring is here. Every year our residents and activities staff eagerly wait for the frost to subside and get their gardening gloves on to start planting the flowers for Spring and Summer. We are fortunate to have “Enabling Gardens” outside the Main Dining Room. These […]

Your heart works nonstop for your whole life – show it some TLC! Making small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your cardiac health. •Aim for lucky #7. The latest research in cardiac care indicates that 7 hours of regenerating sleep can have a positive impact on your heart. •Keep the […]

Dr. Jacob, DPM, is a welcome presence at Oakwood as he works “hand in hand” with our staff to keep our residents’ feet problem-free. Board certified by both major boards in podiatry, Dr. Jacob is proactive in his approach to foot care, and looks to prevent complications before they arise. He knows our residents well […]

What is distinctive about rehabilitation at Oakwood? Our staff! It makes a BIG difference on the therapy side because it is clear to us all that we are NOT treating impairments. We are treating people – human beings with a life to live, dreams, and expectations. It is important to know our residents’ expectations, to […]

Clinical Psychologist Newly arrived residents to Oakwood are often dealing with the aftermath of a life-changing event. To help residents and family members cope with their challenges, Dr. Darren Whaley is on hand to address their emotional needs through consultation and therapy. He works hand in hand with our social workers, Denice Carroll and Samantha […]

With 64 million people currently diagnosed with COPD, Oakwood has once again stepped up to help this growing population. We have created a unique respiratory program right here in the Northeast of Philadelphia. Our respiratory therapist is in Oakwood daily, screening all new admissions and providing treatments throughout the day. We can administer many new […]