Acute Care rehabilitation is a specialized program designed to help patients recover after a serious illness or accident that has affected their ability to function as they once did. This comprehensive program combines therapy, medical care, nursing treatment, and education to help patients regain independence and transition back to a home or community setting.
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Acute care inpatient rehab takes place in a hospital-based unit equipped to address complex medical and rehabilitative needs. The program focuses on intensive, personalized therapy designed to rebuild strength, mobility, and essential skills. The ultimate goal is to help patients achieve as much independence as possible in their recovery journey.
Admission to the acute rehabilitation program is determined based on specific medical guidelines, including the patient’s illness or injury and how it has impacted their ability to function. Eligibility is also influenced by the patient’s capacity to participate in and benefit from intensive therapy.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our inpatient rehab units are designed to support your recovery with advanced technology and comfortable, healing environments.
Experienced Team: Our skilled team has decades of experience providing expert care.
Seamless Transition: Our team ensures a smooth process from admission to discharge planning, connecting patients with resources for continued support once they leave the hospital.
Acute rehab provides a structured period of intensive therapy, with at least three hours of treatment per day. This program helps you regain your function after a serious illness or accident. During early recovery, medical management, nursing care, and therapy ensure you rebuild the skills needed to return home and participate in daily activities.
Your care team in acute rehab is an interdisciplinary group of healthcare providers working together to meet your unique needs:
Therapies are tailored to your goals and recovery needs:
Yes. The goal of acute rehab is to prepare you to return home or to a community setting. Early in your stay, you and your family will collaborate with the care team to create a personalized discharge plan. This plan includes evaluating your current skills, home environment, and needs and providing education and training to help you manage life at home.
We offer Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Units at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital.