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Choose Rehabilitation That’s Right for You

If you or a loved one is in need of rehabilitation for a disabling injury or illness, choosing the right type of care is important to ensure successful outcomes. Medical rehabilitation hospitals like ours offer a higher level of care that should be considered when you’re making this important healthcare decision.

Services provided in other settings can’t match the specialized care found at rehabilitation hospitals. Medical rehabilitation hospitals are required to:

• Be licensed and accredited
• Use an interdisciplinary team approach to care
• Have a physician with specialized rehabilitation training supervise medical services
• Provide rehabilitative nursing 24/7
• Offer patient therapy for a minimum of 15 hours a week, which may include physical, occupational, and speech therapy

A national study shows that patients who receive care at medical rehabilitation hospitals versus nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities have better clinical outcomes and quality of life. Those treated at medical rehabilitation hospitals:

• Return home sooner
• Remain home longer
• Have fewer hospital readmissions and ER visits
• Live longer 

Be sure to explore your treatment options so you receive the care that benefits you the most.