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Acute Rehabilitation Unit
(928) 692 4687

Our acute rehabilitation program was introduced to help those with a physical impairment maximize their abilities and esteem so they can effectively reintegrate into the community. Patients in our program have experienced accidents, stroke, neurological disorders, arthritis, or other impairments. Our staff will assist these patients as they develop new skills, relearn previous skills, and make a series of life adjustments. We offer a comprehensive program including speech, occupational and physical therapy.

When patients are referred to us, they are considered by their physicians to be medically stable and physically able to begin a comprehensive rehabilitation program consisting of at least three hours of therapy a day, five days a week. All therapy programs are modified to meet the patient’s needs, as all tolerance to therapy amount varies.

Patients are encouraged to do as much for themselves as possible during their stay. Even when complete recovery does not occur, patient are taught skills that can help them make full use of returning abilities and maximize remaining abilities. Family members also learn how to provide positive reinforcement and take an active role in the rehabilitation process.

The Referral Process: Patients can be referred and admitted from home, hospital, or other facility. A member of our rehab team will perform a careful pre-admission screening on the patient within four hours of the referral. This will determine if the patient’s specific condition may benefit from a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The Medical Director is responsible for authorizing a patient’s admission to the program.

Referrals may be made by physicians, social workers, nurses, discharge planners, other health care providers, insurance providers, or the patient and/or family member directly.

What types of patients are eligible for admission to our new acute rehab unit?

• Require more than one form of therapy, three hours a day/ five days a week or have the potential to build up to three hours within 10 days
• Be medically stable and demonstrate sufficient endurance and potential to participate in a rehab program
• Exhibit potential for making significant gains in functional capabilities
• Demonstrate willingness, along with the family, to be involved in a rehab program
• Have the potential to return to the community.

Did you know…

Our state of the art 20-bed acute rehabilitation unit includes a rehabilitation gym, kitchen, patient lounge and private rooms.