Barclay Friends: Enhanced Rehabilitation Services with Functional Pathways

At Barclay Friends, we are committed to providing high-quality care and rehabilitation services tailored to the unique needs of residents. Our latest collaboration with Functional Pathways strengthens this commitment, bringing in-house therapy to the community. Here’s how this partnership enhances the care and recovery journey for residents.

What is Functional Pathways?

Functional Pathways is a leader in rehabilitation services, with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals regain their independence and improve their quality of life. Specializing in personalized therapy programs, Functional Pathways works closely with healthcare communities to deliver physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a compassionate, goal-driven environment.

Rehabilitation Services at Barclay Friends

Through this partnership, Barclay Friends residents have access to a wide array of rehabilitation services right within our community. Functional Pathways provides:

  • Physical Therapy: To improve mobility, balance, and strength, helping residents recover from surgeries or injuries.
  • Occupational Therapy: Focused on helping residents regain their ability to perform daily activities like dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
  • Speech Therapy: Aids in improving communication and swallowing abilities, which is especially important for residents dealing with neurological conditions.

Tailored Therapy for Every Resident at Barclay Friends

Functional Pathways at Barclay Friends offers individualized rehabilitation programs designed to help residents regain independence and improve their quality of life. After a comprehensive assessment, each resident receives a tailored therapy plan focused on their unique needs and health goals. Whether it’s improving mobility, regaining strength, or enhancing speech and cognitive functions, the program supports residents with one-on-one attention from skilled therapists. In addition to therapy, Barclay Friends integrates restorative nursing to help maintain independence and function, ensuring that residents continue to build strength, improve balance, and achieve milestones like walking without assistance or returning to daily activities independently.

Seamless Collaboration for Comprehensive Care

A key component of the success of the Functional Pathways program is their seamless collaboration with Barclay Friends’ healthcare staff. Therapists and care staff work together to ensure that residents receive consistent, coordinated care. This team-based approach helps in monitoring progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed, ensuring each resident gets the best possible care.

These therapies work together to address the holistic needs of residents, ensuring they are supported both physically and emotionally.

Resident Success Stories

One resident, for example, struggled with mobility following hip surgery. Through daily physical therapy sessions provided by Functional Pathways, they were able to transition from using a wheelchair to walking independently with a cane in just a few weeks. Success stories like these highlight the program’s positive impact on residents’ lives.

Celebrating Milestones

For each resident, Functional Pathways sets personalized goals and regularly modifies them based on the resident’s abilities. Every session adjusts goal areas, and every 10 visits, a formal progress report is completed to assess their advancement. During these assessments, goals are reviewed, updated, or removed as needed. Milestones, such as regaining strength in a limb, walking independently, or completing tasks like dressing or preparing a meal, are celebrated not only by the resident but also by the team and family, fostering a strong sense of accomplishment and community support.

Family Involvement in the Process

Family members play a vital role in the rehabilitation process. They are encouraged to take an active role of the therapy journey, providing emotional support and participating in milestone celebrations. Functional Pathways offers family education, ensuring that they understand how best to support their loved one’s recovery.


The partnership between Barclay Friends and Functional Pathways is designed to enhance the lives of residents, promoting a holistic approach to rehabilitation that prioritizes personalized care, collaboration, and the active involvement of family. By working together, we are making significant strides in improving the health, independence, and overall well-being of residents.

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At Barclay Friends, we believe in empowering residents to live with independence and vitality. Our partnership with Functional Pathways brings expert therapy services directly into our community, enhancing care and supporting residents’ well-being. Learn how this collaboration fosters personal growth, strength, and independence for those who call Barclay Friends home.

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