Why Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities Are Turning to Contract Therapy Services

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living communities (ALFs) are facing increased pressure to deliver high-quality care, maintain regulatory compliance, and control costs—all while managing workforce challenges. To meet these demands, more and more facilities are partnering with contract therapy providers.

If you’re an administrator looking for reliable therapy staffing and better patient outcomes, here’s why working with a contract therapy agency like Distinctive Therapy Services might be the solution you’ve been searching for.


1. Flexible Staffing Without the Hiring Headaches

One of the biggest advantages of contract therapy services is on-demand staffing. Whether your census fluctuates or you have sporadic therapy needs, a contract agency ensures you’re covered—without the overhead of hiring, training, and managing full-time employees.

No more:

  • Scrambling to find weekend or PRN coverage
  • Managing payroll, benefits, or HR
  • Delayed discharges due to therapist availability

At Distinctive Therapy Services, we scale up or down based on your facility’s needs.


2. Improved Patient Outcomes and Reduced Rehospitalizations

Our experienced clinical team at Distinctive Therapy Services uses evidence-based rehabilitation programs to help your residents regain strength, mobility, and independence. This translates to:

  • Faster recovery times
  • Fewer falls and hospital readmissions
  • Higher patient satisfaction and quality of life

Better outcomes also support your facility’s ratings and long-term success.


3. Compliance and Documentation Made Easy

Navigating PDPM, Medicare billing, and therapy documentation is no small task. Our team helps you:

  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation
  • Reduce audit and reimbursement risks
  • Stay current with industry and regulatory changes

We take on the complexity so your team can stay focused on care.


4. Cost-Effective Care Delivery

By outsourcing your therapy department to Distinctive Therapy Services, you avoid fixed staffing costs and only pay for the services you need. That means:

  • No payroll, PTO, or benefits to manage
  • Greater flexibility and budget control
  • Financial efficiency even during census changes

5. 40+ Years of Trusted Experience in Illinois

Distinctive Therapy Services has proudly provided physical, occupational, and speech therapy across Illinois for over 40 years. Our therapists currently serve:

  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Assisted living communities
  • Home health agencies
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Ambulatory surgery centers

Whether you need short-term staffing support or a long-term therapy partner, we’re here to help.


Ready to Simplify Your Therapy Staffing?

Let’s talk about how Distinctive Therapy Services can help your facility improve care delivery, ensure compliance, and eliminate staffing stress.

Contact us today to schedule a quick, no-obligation consultation

📞 630-789-8962
📧 leonard@distinctivetherapyservices.com