Amsterdam Memorial provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation with the goal of returning people to their home settings and improving the quality of their lives. In fact, 88 percent of all rehabilitation patients at Amsterdam Memorial return to their homes, while the national average for similar rehabilitation hospitals is about 77 percent.  Furthermore, our average length of stay is almost three days shorter than the national average.  We can truly say that we get our patients “better, faster.”

Our customer satisfaction ratings exceed 95%!

Here's what Amsterdam Memorial's patients and family members have told us:

"The skill level at the facility was excellent.  My physical therapist was very knowledgeable and my treatment helped me a lot. I am very glad I picked this facility for my treatment. I am very pleased with the results.”      37 Year old male

 

“The rehab and sports medicine facility have helped me from the very beginning and I am grateful to all.  All young people at the rehab facility have done well and it would be hard to improve.”     69 Year old male

 

“From the date of my first visit September 28, 2005, I have received excellent consideration and comfort and outstanding therapy sessions from the staff.  I found everything to be in great condition.  The staff is to be commended.  They receive an A+ in my rating of your facility.  The staff is very cooperative in all aspects concern in my privacy, sensitive to my needs and very responsive to my questions and concerns.”     82 Year old female

 

“In my evaluation of this facility, I cannot find room for improvement.  From your therapists to the cleanliness.  Whoever put this together certainly was extremely qualified in hiring people.  This is a very impressive group of people that should be very proud to have the opportunity of being a part of this health care facility.  I would certainly recommend you to all of my friends.  I am in no way in a hurry to leave.”     75 Year old female

 

Acute Rehabilitation Unit (518-841-3585)

This 15-bed intensive rehabilitation unit follows Amsterdam Memorial Hospital's longstanding traditions of quality care. The program is designed to gradually increase the level of functioning for a patient who has been discharged from an acute-care setting, with the ultimate goal of assisting the patient in making the transition from inpatient to outpatient therapy.

Acute rehabilitation provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services to patients who may have suffered from a stroke, an accident, cardiac problems, or have had bone or joint replacements and other orthopedic problems. The goal is to assist the patient in making the transition from hospital to home or community settings.

Outpatient Therapy (518-841-3630)

AMH provides physical, occupational and speech therapies and audiology services to people of all ages. Outpatient therapy may address any of the following programs:

• Language/expressive disorders (speech/hearing problems)
• Spinal cord injury
• Low back and/or neck pain
• Shoulder injuries
• Post-spinal and extremity surgeries
• Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic diseases
• Fibromyalgia
• Multiple sclerosis
• Orthopedic conditions, such as knee, ankle, wrist, elbow, hip, or other injuries involving bones or joints
• Strokes
• Work-related injuries
• Work capacity evaluations
• Amputee rehabilitation
• Traumatic hand injuries
• Mobility and gait training

Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 8 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30 am-5 pm
Phone: 518-841-3630
Fax: 518-841-3798

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility (518-841-3572)

Our rehabilitation professionals work with staff from the Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility to evaluate each new resident within 24 hours of arrival to determine physical, occupational or speech/hearing needs, including:

• Self-care abilities
• Cognitive needs (that is, issues with memory, safety, judgment, etc.)
• Adaptive equipment needs (walkers, wheelchairs, or other devices that may improve the resident's quality of life)
• Mobility and balance evaluation
• Communication needs (hearing problems, speech and swallowing issues, vision difficulties or self expression
• Orthotic needs (determining appropriate equipment that may assist the resident in being able to walk independently)
• Determining the level of assistance each resident needs

AMH is committed to meeting the long-term care needs of residents of Wilkinson RHCF, as well as assisting people in returning to their homes whenever possible.

 

Sports Medicine Center Physical Therapy (518-841-3406)

AMH's Sports Medicine Center is for individuals who may have "graduated" from outpatient therapy and wish to participate in sports or sports-related activities. This center can also be helpful to athletes who have experienced injuries and wish to return to participate in sports.

Physical therapy assists the individual to increase strength, range of motion, endurance and flexibility. Working closely with a sports medicine physician, as well as other primary care physicians, the physical therapist, athletic trainer and other members of the health care team collaborate to optimize the health care of the individual attending this therapy program.  The team pays special attention to student athletes, golfers, skiers, and other participants in intensive sports.

The Sports Medicine Center can help clients respond to a number of issues, including:

• Rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries
• Work- and sports-related injuries
• Mobility and sports-specific gait training
• Sports training and conditioning
• Post-operative conditions, including ankle, knee and shoulder surgeries
• Endurance training
• Tendonitis, bursitis
• Knee injuries

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am-7 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-3 pm
Phone: 518-841-3406
Fax: 518-841-3798

We give people their lives back!

See your physician. Discuss your therapy needs and obtain a prescription. Please obtain necessary referral documents before your appointment.  We participate in the following insurance carriers:

• Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
• MVP
• Medicare
• Medicaid
• GHI/HMO
• Cigna
• APA Shared Health Network

How to Find Us

Amsterdam Memorial is conveniently located within two miles of Exit 27 of the New York State Thruway. After exiting from the Thruway, follow Route 30 North across the Mohawk River, bearing left up the hill until you see Amsterdam Memorial on the left.

From Schenectady (Route 5S): Follow Route 5S West to Route 30 North. Take a right up the hill, bearing left.

Amsterdam Memorial features plenty of available free parking and is close to a wide variety of stores and restaurants.

This site is presented for information only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice.