BETHESDA, Md. - Marylandian -- Vierra Communities, a third-generation, family-owned operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities throughout Maryland and Virginia, recently announced the launch of VIVID Recovery, a first-of-its-kind branded rehabilitation program that redefines what short-stay rehab looks like, feels like, and delivers.

Available immediately across all five Vierra Communities locations, VIVID Recovery is built on a simple but powerful premise: your recovery should be vivid — visible, purposeful, and undeniably moving forward. Clear Care. Stronger Outcomes.

"Short-stay rehab has too often meant patients leaving the hospital not knowing what to expect, feeling like they're just going through the motions," said Derek Vucich, President of Vierra Communities. "VIVID Recovery changes that. Every step is clear. Every session has a purpose. And every patient goes home stronger than they arrived."

What Makes VIVID Recovery Different

VIVID Recovery is built around one metric that matters above all others: getting patients home and keeping them there. Across Vierra Communities, rehospitalization rates consistently fall below both state and national averages, the direct result of a program built to close the gaps that lead to setbacks and unnecessary returns to the hospital.

VIVID Recovery delivers physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week, guided by an onsite physiatrist and a fully integrated clinical team working together toward a single goal: getting patients home. Progress is measurable and transparent, with standardized functional assessments at admission, mid-stay, and discharge so patients and families always know exactly where they stand and what comes next.

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Discharge planning begins on day one, not as an afterthought on the day a patient leaves, but as an active, ongoing part of care. Home safety evaluations, equipment coordination, and caregiver training are built into the process from the start, because a successful discharge is only as strong as the plan behind it.

Physician-led medical oversight keeps medical and rehabilitation plans tightly aligned throughout every stay. And the environment itself is part of the program: private suites, hotel-inspired dining, and state-of-the-art, recently renovated therapy gyms, because at Vierra, comfort accelerates recovery rather than competing with it.

Specialty Tracks: When Recovery Needs More

For patients with complex medical needs, VIVID Recovery goes further. Specialty tracks layer condition-specific physician leadership directly onto a patient's therapy plan, at the same facility, with the same care team they already know and trust.

VIVID Cardiac targets the highest-risk window in a cardiac patient's recovery: the 30 days following a cardiac event. The track features center-based cardiology rounding, 24/7 cardiac nursing oversight, in-house EKGs and echos, weekly heart failure rounds, and a structured recovery journey from stabilization through discharge and transition home. Cardiac rehospitalization rates across Vierra Communities run well below state and national benchmarks, a result of keeping cardiologists actively engaged throughout every stage of a patient's stay rather than handing off care at the hospital door.

VIVID Pulmonary provides specialized respiratory therapy and physician oversight for patients managing COPD, post-ventilator recovery, and other complex pulmonary conditions. Central to the program are onsite Respiratory Therapists who work alongside the clinical team daily, delivering hands-on respiratory care and ensuring that pulmonary needs are addressed as an integrated part of each patient's rehabilitation plan rather than as a separate service. Notably, Admiral Health & Rehab in Arlington, Virginia operates a dedicated 60-bed Ventilator Unit, offering one of the region's most comprehensive inpatient pulmonary care settings.

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VIVID Renal delivers coordinated, nephrology-informed rehabilitation planning for residents managing chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Admiral Health & Rehab in Arlington, Virginia offers on-site Hemodialysis, providing critical renal care without requiring patient transport. Additionally, two Vierra Communities locations offer Peritoneal Dialysis, ensuring that residents across the network have access to the dialysis modality that best supports their clinical needs and rehabilitation progress.

VIVID Ortho brings surgeon-led program direction and onsite physiatry to patients recovering from joint replacement, fracture, and post-surgical procedures. A renowned orthopedic surgeon leads each facility's program, directly shaping protocols, reviewing complex cases, and maintaining the standard of care well beyond discharge. Outcomes are tracked at every phase of recovery, with rehospitalization rates that consistently outperform state and national averages.

Available Across All Five Vierra Communities

VIVID Recovery is now live at:

• Carriage Hill Bethesda Health & Rehab | Bethesda, MD
• St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing | Baltimore, MD
• Vierra Falls Church Health & Rehab | Falls Church, VA
• Woodside Rehab & Nursing | Silver Spring, MD
• Admiral Health & Rehab | Arlington, VA

Patients, families, and hospital discharge planners can learn more at https://vierracommunities.com/ or by contacting any Vierra location directly.