Elm Wood Center
290 Hanover Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Main Phone Number: 603-542-2606
Elm Wood Center provides both LongTerm Care and ShortStay Rehabilitation. We offer Skilled Nursing, Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Respite Stays, Medical and Rehabilitative Care for patients and residents. Elm Wood Center provides daily therapy services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy along with 24-hour nursing care. Elm Wood has a spacious dining room offering restaurant-style dining and patients and residents are offered a choice for meals, including an always available menu.
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- VA Contracted
- On-site Medical Director
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Wellness programs
- Sunroom
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Private balcony/ porch / patio
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Café with always available menu options
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Country kitchen
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Spa Services
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Smoke free environment
Lisa Thompson
AdministratorLisa has worked in a variety of healthcare settings for 10 years. Prior to becoming a Nursing Home Administrator, she worked as a Director of Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy Assistant in skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient home therapy. Along with an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy, Lisa has her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management. Previously, she has worked as a Nursing Home Administrator in Vermont and is happy to continue her passion of helping and serving the community at Elm Wood Center. In Lisa’s free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Kasra Djalayer
Medical DirectorKasra Djalayer, MD earned his medical degree from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1989. He completed a residency with Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Connecticut, a fellowship in rheumatology and clinical immunology at the University of Vermont, a mini-fellowship in geriatric medicine from Stanford University, and a postgraduate sub-specialty diploma in rheumatology and clinical immunology from the University of South Wales, London, followed by a fellowship in disability medicine and functioned as a Senior Diplomate in this field of medicine. He also studied obesity medicine at Harvard University. Additionally, Dr. Djalayer received an Executive Master of Business Administration degree, an International Masters for Health Leadership degree, a mini Master of Business Administration degree, and a diploma in advanced and executive management from McGill University. Following his training, the Dr. Djalayer attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). He is proud to be the recipient of the Most Compassionate Doctor Award and Patient Choice Doctor Award each year from 2011 to 2015. His experience includes outpatient primary care, acute care hospitalist care, and Medical Director and attending physician in skilled nursing facilities.
Elizabeth (Beth) Dow
Family Nurse PractitionerBeth is a Board-Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a family practice concentration. She went to Saint Elizabeth’s School of Nursing, received her BSN at Emmanuel College, and Master’s Degree at Southern NH University for general nursing focus. Beth then completed her Master’s at United States University of San Diego for her APRN- Family Nurse Practitioner. She designs tailored plans of care with each resident to meet and exceed individualized goals. Beth is available in house many days a week seeing her residents. She is an amazing addition to the medical staff at Elm Wood Center. We all love and appreciate her greatly!
Danielle Van Solkema, RN
Director of NursingDanielle has worked in healthcare for over 15 years. She graduated from the University of South Florida as well as River Valley Community College. She has earned two bachelor degrees and an associates degree. She majored in nursing, psychology, criminology and minored in business. She has diverse experience working as an RN in many healthcare settings including acute care, home care, case management, and long term care. Danielle has held many clinical roles within the Company and is always eager to learn new skills and lend a helping hand to her coworkers. She lives locally with her husband and five children. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Bryanna Cook
Admissions & Marketing DirectorBryanna has been with the Company for 10 years. She has been working in the medical field for 15 years. She worked in our local hospital during this time as well. She attended River Valley Community College. She has worked in all medical settings from being an LNA, a social worker, even front desk check-in. She loves to work hard and help in any way possible. She feels it is the most beneficial and rewarding feeling helping people. We are so happy to have her on our team!
Daniel Young, OTA/L
Director of RehabilitationDaniel has been in the human services field since 1999, working at DSSC, WKS Inc in Keene as well as Crotched Mountain Rehab. During that period, he received his BS in Business Management from Franklin Pierce College as well as his Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from River Valley Community College. Daniel has been a therapist since 2010. He is a veteran of Desert Storm serving in the US Navy, and is married with 2 children.
Total Knee Replacement Success Story
Maria had both her knees replaced on December 14th. After her stay in the hospital, Maria came to Elm Wood Center for continued therapy because she needed help with just about everything including her Activities of Daily Living. Maria was challenged by her level of pain, making it difficult for her to stand or ambulate. After 8 weeks of intense therapy, Maria had progressed by leaps and bounds. She walked the halls on her own before she went into the rehab room for therapy. She was able to do her ADL’s independently, and she was seen making cookies in the rehab kitchen. Maria was able to successfully return home on February 1st and after checking in with her, she has been doing well at home since leaving Elm Wood Center.
