Conveniently located next door to St. Agnes Hospital and proud to be a preferred provider, St. Elizabeth is a 162-bed, faith-based community that offers personalized care and clinical excellence in a modern and luxurious environment.
3320 Benson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21227
(667) 600-2600
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In our newly renovated setting, we combine timeless charm with clinical sophistication, ensuring every aspect of your healthcare experience exceeds expectations and embodies the Vierra legacy of excellence
Clear Care. Stronger Outcomes.
Every step of your recovery is clear, intentional and
built to get you back stronger, sooner!
We take pride in our in-house team of caregivers which translates into consistency of care every step of the way.
With familiar faces at your side daily, our compassionate and well-trained nurses and aides provide a sense of security coupled with the highest level of personalized and attentive care.
Q: How do I know if St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing is the right fit for my loved one?
A: St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, onsite Peritoneal Dialysis, specialized memory care, and advanced clinical care for medically complex individuals. Located in the heart of Baltimore, our newly renovated community offers a modern, welcoming environment designed to support healing and comfort. Our team works closely with residents, families, physicians, and hospitals to create personalized care plans that meet each individual’s needs and goals.
Q: How quickly can someone be admitted?
A: Admissions can often be arranged quickly, including directly from a hospital stay. Our admissions team will guide you through every step of the process, answer your questions, verify insurance coverage, and coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure a seamless transition.
Q: What insurance plans do you accept?
A: St. Elizabeth accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans. Our admissions team is happy to verify your benefits and explain your coverage before admission.
Q: Does Medicare cover rehabilitation services?
A: Medicare may cover eligible short-term rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay. Coverage depends on your individual circumstances and benefits. Our admissions specialists can help you understand your options.
Q: What are the visiting hours?
A: We encourage family involvement and strive to accommodate visitors whenever possible. Please contact our team for current visitation guidelines.
Q: What activities are available?
A: Residents enjoy a variety of recreational, educational, wellness, social, and spiritual activities designed to promote engagement, independence, and quality of life.
Q: What dining options are offered?
A: Our culinary team prepares nutritious, chef-inspired meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, physician orders, and personal preferences.
Q: Can residents personalize their rooms?
A: Absolutely. Residents are encouraged to bring photographs, favorite décor, and personal belongings to create a comfortable, familiar living space.
Q: What makes St. Elizabeth’s environment unique?
A: Following a complete renovation, St. Elizabeth now features beautifully updated accommodations, modern amenities, and inviting common areas designed to feel warm, comfortable, and welcoming. As a faith-based community, residents also enjoy a beautiful onsite chapel, daily Mass, and a full schedule of religious services, creating an environment that nurtures both physical healing and spiritual well-being.
Q: What support is available for residents and families?
A: Every resident and family has access to a dedicated Patient Concierge who serves as a personal resource throughout the stay, helping coordinate communication, answer questions, and ensure a smooth, positive experience.
Q: What is the 24/7 Vierra Care Line?
A: The 24/7 Vierra Care Line provides residents and families with around-the-clock access to support whenever questions or concerns arise, offering added peace of mind throughout the care journey.
Q: How do you communicate with families?
A: We believe communication is essential to quality care. Families receive regular updates from the care team and have direct access to their loved one’s caregivers, Patient Concierge, and the 24/7 Vierra Care Line.
Q: What role does the Patient Concierge play?
A: Your dedicated Patient Concierge serves as a single point of contact throughout your stay, helping coordinate services, facilitate communication, answer questions, and ensure both residents and families feel informed and supported.
Q: When should someone consider long-term care?
A: Long-term care may be appropriate when an individual requires ongoing nursing support, assistance with daily activities, or specialized medical care that cannot be safely managed at home.
Q: How are care plans developed?
A: Each resident receives an individualized care plan developed by an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and social services professionals.
Q: Can family members participate in care planning?
A: Absolutely. Families play an important role in the care planning process, and we encourage ongoing communication and collaboration throughout a resident’s stay.
Q: How does St. Elizabeth support residents’ quality of life?
A: Our goal is to provide compassionate, person-centered care while fostering dignity, independence, comfort, meaningful relationships, spiritual well-being, and enriching daily experiences.
Q: Is a physician involved in my care?
A: Yes. St. Elizabeth provides Hospitalist physician oversight to help ensure residents receive ongoing medical management, timely evaluations, and coordinated care throughout their stay.
Q: What is Hospitalist physician oversight?
A: Hospitalist physician oversight means physicians regularly monitor residents’ medical conditions, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and coordinate treatment plans to promote the best possible outcomes.
Q: Can St. Elizabeth care for residents with complex medical needs?
A: Yes. St. Elizabeth specializes in caring for medically complex residents who require advanced nursing services, Hospitalist physician oversight, a dedicated Physiatrist, onsite Peritoneal Dialysis, specialized rehabilitation, memory care, and coordinated interdisciplinary care.
Q: How are medications managed?
A: Licensed nurses administer medications as prescribed and work closely with physicians and pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate, and effective medication management.
Q: What conditions can St. Elizabeth accommodate?
A: St. Elizabeth is equipped to care for individuals with a wide range of complex medical needs, including cardiac conditions, pulmonary illnesses, kidney disease, neurological disorders, orthopedic recovery, memory impairment, post-surgical recovery, and other medically complex diagnoses.
Q: Do you offer memory care services?
A: Yes. St. Elizabeth features a secure Memory Care Unit designed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our specialized team provides compassionate, individualized care in a safe and supportive environment.
Q: What is a secure Memory Care Unit?
A: Our secure Memory Care Unit provides enhanced safety features, structured daily routines, specialized programming, and caregivers trained in dementia care. The goal is to promote comfort, engagement, dignity, and quality of life while providing families with peace of mind.
Q: How do you support residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia?
A: Each resident receives an individualized care plan focused on maintaining abilities, encouraging meaningful engagement, and providing compassionate support in a structured, nurturing environment.
Q: Can families remain involved in memory care?
A: Absolutely. We encourage families to participate in care planning, visit regularly, and maintain close communication with our care team throughout their loved one’s stay.
Q: Does St. Elizabeth offer Peritoneal Dialysis?
A: Yes. St. Elizabeth offers onsite Peritoneal Dialysis, allowing eligible residents to continue their dialysis treatments while receiving skilled nursing care and rehabilitation in one convenient location.
Q: What is Peritoneal Dialysis?
A: Peritoneal Dialysis is a type of dialysis that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood. It offers an effective alternative to traditional hemodialysis for many individuals with kidney disease.
Q: Who may benefit from Peritoneal Dialysis?
A: Residents with chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease who are candidates for Peritoneal Dialysis may benefit from receiving this specialized treatment while participating in rehabilitation or receiving long-term skilled nursing care.
Q: Can I receive Peritoneal Dialysis while participating in rehabilitation?
A: Yes. Eligible residents can continue their Peritoneal Dialysis treatments while participating in therapy and other aspects of their personalized care plan, allowing for a more coordinated recovery experience.
Q: What therapy services do you offer?
A: St. Elizabeth offers comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week to help residents regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence following illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization. Our rehabilitation team works closely with a dedicated Physiatrist, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, to develop personalized treatment plans that support the best possible outcomes.
Q: How often will I receive therapy?
A: Unlike many facilities, St. Elizabeth provides rehabilitation therapy seven days a week. This consistent approach helps residents maintain momentum, maximize recovery, and safely return to their highest level of function.
Q: Who oversees my rehabilitation program?
A: Your rehabilitation program is guided by an interdisciplinary team that includes therapists, nurses, Hospitalist physicians, and a dedicated Physiatrist. Together, they monitor your progress, evaluate your recovery, adjust your treatment plan as needed, and help you achieve your highest level of independence.
Q: What is a Physiatrist?
A: A Physiatrist is a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Working alongside our therapy team, the Physiatrist develops and oversees individualized rehabilitation plans, helps manage pain and mobility challenges, and supports each resident’s journey toward recovery and greater independence.
Q: What conditions do you treat in rehabilitation?
A: Our rehabilitation team works with individuals recovering from orthopedic surgery, stroke, cardiac conditions, pulmonary illnesses, neurological disorders, kidney disease, injuries, and other medical events requiring skilled therapy services.
Q: What should I bring for a rehabilitation stay?
A: We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, supportive footwear, personal care items, medications as instructed, and a few personal belongings to help make your stay more comfortable.
Q: What does agency-free staffing mean?
A: St. Elizabeth is proud to be agency-free. Our care is provided by dedicated team members who are part of our community rather than temporary agency personnel. This promotes greater consistency, stronger relationships, and continuity of care.
Q: Why is agency-free staffing important?
A: Consistent caregivers become familiar with each resident’s preferences, routines, and healthcare needs, helping improve communication, build trust, and enhance the overall care experience.
Q: How does St. Elizabeth ensure quality care?
A: Quality care begins with exceptional people. Through ongoing staff education, interdisciplinary collaboration, Hospitalist physician oversight, dedicated Physiatrist leadership, individualized care planning, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we deliver outstanding outcomes and compassionate, resident-centered care.
Q: What makes St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing different from other nursing facilities?
A: St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing combines advanced clinical care with the warmth of a faith-based community in a newly renovated, beautifully updated setting in the heart of Baltimore. Residents benefit from therapy seven days a week, Hospitalist physician oversight, a dedicated Physiatrist working alongside our rehabilitation team, onsite Peritoneal Dialysis, a secure Memory Care Unit, agency-free staffing, a dedicated Patient Concierge, and the 24/7 Vierra Care Line. Our beautiful onsite chapel, daily Mass, and full schedule of religious services provide spiritual support alongside clinical excellence, creating a place where residents can recover, heal, and feel at home.
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