If you’ve spent time in the hospital after having a stroke, a bad injury or major surgery, you may need extra time to recover before going home.
That’s where acute rehabilitation care comes in. You may hear your care team call it in-patient (in a hospital) rehabilitation. But what is acute rehab? It means you’ll move to a dedicated rehab hospital or rehab unit for the next treatment step. While there, you’ll have between two and three hours of intensive physical or occupational therapy each day. This can help you get stronger and move better. And that means you can feel more confident about heading back home.
You don’t have to go far to get this type of specialized care. Cleveland Clinic offers seamless care for rehabilitation — the next important step of your treatment plan. Our goal? To help you return home as soon (and independently) as possible.
Cleveland Clinic, in partnership with Select Medical, has dedicated rehab hospitals in Northeast Ohio. We also offer acute rehab units at some of our other hospitals in Ohio and Florida, along with our Connected Care program.
A severe injury, surgery or another intensive treatment affects your physical health, along with your mental and emotional well-being. That’s why we build your care plan around treating the whole you. We make sure you get all the support you need during and after your stay with us.
When you choose a Cleveland Clinic rehabilitation hospital, you can feel confident knowing you’re still getting care from our healthcare providers and labs. Moving from one of our traditional hospitals to our rehab facilities is seamless.
Our program has been recognized as one of the best physical rehabilitation centers in Ohio. This is based on data from a survey of thousands of medical experts and benchmarks from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Cleveland Clinic’s healthcare providers use best practices when building care plans. And they constantly research new, specialized treatments and technologies. Your provider can tell you if you’re able to try new therapies before they’re widely available through clinical trials.
Cleveland Clinic is a trusted healthcare leader. We’re recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for our expertise and care.
When you need intensive therapy after a hospital stay, we may recommend one of our in-patient acute rehabilitation options. This is often the case for conditions like:
Cleveland Clinic’s acute rehab hospitals and in-patient rehab units aren’t the same as nursing homes. We offer more than skilled nursing in these settings. You get close attention, intensive therapy and personalized treatment that considers your overall well-being.
You’ll have a comfortable room and get around-the-clock medical care. You’ll also have physical, occupational or speech therapy for three hours each day. Plus, you’ll regularly see Cleveland Clinic providers, which means you’ll get the same high level of care during your stay.
Acute rehabilitation care can help you feel more confident as you travel toward recovery. And it’s more than just strengthening exercises. It’s an individualized program designed to help you learn how to:
Our team also works with loved ones so they can learn the best ways to support you in your recovery and daily activities once you go home.
Cleveland Clinic’s team-based approach to care means you’ll see all the compassionate, skilled providers you need. Our team works together to plan and manage your rehabilitation. You may see:
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio.
No two health conditions or rehab plans are the same. Our team will work with you and your family to design customized care focusing on realistic goals and therapies. And we make sure it’s all based on your abilities and needs. An average rehab stay is roughly two weeks, but it can be longer or shorter, depending on your recovery plan.
Making sure you understand how to do your therapy exercises and move more independently is an important part of your results-driven rehab plan. We want you to know what it takes to reach your goals — not just here but also after you return home.
Depending on your needs and health condition, your plan may include different types of care and support, like:
Sometimes, our care team may decide you need a different option from acute rehabilitation. It will depend on your diagnosis and treatment, your health and what will help you recover the best. If we feel acute rehabilitation care isn’t the right fit, your care team may recommend:
These care options support our goal of helping you recover as smoothly as possible after surgery or another treatment in the hospital.
The thought of going to a rehab hospital or unit can be overwhelming, especially after surgery or a major treatment. We make sure you have a smooth transition from the hospital to rehab. Our team will listen to your concerns and answer your questions to help you feel confident about your therapy and recovery.
Getting an appointment with one of our acute rehabilitation care experts is easy. We’re here to help.
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