Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is essential to our skilled nursing facility’s rehabilitative services. Our speech-language pathologists provide one-on-one analysis and treatment, ensuring each person needing speech therapy receives comprehensive and effective treatment to regain communication skills or improve their ability to swallow foods.
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What Are Speech-Language Pathologists?
Speech-language pathologists are highly trained medical professionals who evaluate patients, establish treatment goals, and oversee treatments. They must have a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and a state license. In 2022, there were 171,400 speech-language pathologists in the U.S., according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Skilled nursing facilities employ 13,026 (7.6%) of these professionals.
Communication Is Essential to Health
Social interaction is essential for health. Isolation increases the risks of severe mental and neurological issues, including depression and dementia. Communication issues compound a person’s sense of isolation, and restoring their speech can improve their health and quality of life. Monument Health Group provides speech therapy for adults struggling with health issues affecting their speaking ability, enabling them to rebuild muscles and regain their ability to communicate verbally.