Business View Magazine - Feb 2024

The facility, with its 144 beds, is a crucial link in the healthcare chain of Orange County. As Andrew Stephenson, its Healthcare Administrator, explains, “We serve a lot of the different hospitals in Orange County.”This proximity to the community isn’t just a logistical advantage; it fosters a familial atmosphere where visitors and families are a common and welcome sight. The role of Huntington Valley extends beyond mere lodging for the ailing. Stephenson elucidates, “We are the intermediary between the hospital and going home.”This transition is crucial. Patients, often recovering from surgeries, accidents, or other medical emergencies, receive specialized care.“We offer 24- hour nursing care,” Stephenson notes, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of their services, including physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, IV antibiotics, and wound care. Stephenson also reveals that the duration varies significantly. “Length of stay generally averages between 12 to 60 days,” he says, indicating a typically brief yet impactful rehabilitation period. However, the facility accommodates long-term residents, for whom Huntington Valley becomes a surrogate home. “Unfortunately, for some, they just don’t have anywhere else to go,” Stephenson remarks, highlighting the dual role of Huntington Valley as both a temporary rehab center and a permanent residence for some. HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CARE As Stephenson elaborates on the workings of Huntington Valley Healthcare Center, it becomes evident that their approach to patient care transcends traditional methods. The facility prides itself on a model termed “360 care,” a holistic strategy aimed at accelerating patients’ journeys back to their homes. “360 care is about howwe surround the patient with care,” explains Stephenson. This concept involves more than just medical treatment; it encompasses a spectrum of services tailored to individual needs. “We surround them with a plan around their rehab,” he says, detailing the meticulous process of setting physical therapy goals and providing customized dietary plans by registered dieticians. 145 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02 HUNT INGTON VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER