Kentmere Rehabilitation and Nursing Adds Rehabilitation, Wound Care and Cognitive Engagement Technologies
October 4, 2026
WILMINGTON, Del. — Kentmere Rehabilitation and Nursing has invested in three technologies to expand rehabilitation, wound care and cognitive engagement services under new leadership as the skilled nursing community marks its 125th anniversary.
The investments include the Solo-Step Track System for physical therapy, Vaporox Hyperoxia Therapy for chronic wounds and Tovertafel 3, an interactive system designed to support residents experiencing cognitive challenges.
Executive Director Leslie Johnson joined Kentmere earlier this year and has led the implementation of the new technologies.
“Kentmere has such a rich history, and we want to honor the values that have guided this organization for generations, while also looking at what the future of care can look like,” Johnson said. “These investments allow us to enhance the exceptional care and services we provide and create even more opportunities for residents to thrive.”
The Solo-Step Track System uses an overhead support mechanism to assist residents during physical therapy, which allows them to practice walking and strengthening exercises with a reduced risk of falls. According to a news release from Kentmere, the system also reduces the need for therapists to physically support residents during mobility exercises.
Kentmere plans to use the technology for both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents who are experiencing declines in mobility.
“We will also be using it with our long-term care residents who are at risk of physical decline as they age,” Johnson said. “The goal is to help them regain strength and stability and maintain as much mobility and independence as possible.”
For wound care, Kentmere has added Vaporox Hyperoxia Therapy, or VHT, as a complement to its existing treatment services. The technology is designed to support healing in chronic wounds through a combination of oxygen and moisture-based therapy. Johnson said Kentmere is the first skilled nursing facility in Delaware to offer the treatment.
The investment was recommended by the community’s new rehabilitation director, who had previous experience with the technology.
Kentmere also introduced Tovertafel 3, an interactive gaming system that responds to residents’ movements. Designed for people experiencing cognitive challenges, the system uses activities that encourage physical movement, social interaction and sensory engagement.
“I have seen significant benefits in how residents interact with one another and how their mood lightens when they are engaged with it,” Johnson said. “It also gives residents another way to interact with friends and family.”
Founded in 1901, Kentmere is a nonprofit skilled nursing community in Wilmington’s Forty Acres neighborhood. It provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care and specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
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