Stroke
Rehabilition -
Life Changing
Results!
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen
and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or
bursts. When this happens, part of the brain cannot get
the blood – and oxygen – it needs, so it starts to die.
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and location of the stroke.
It’s your choice. Choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation
Hospital of Bluffton.
nurses.
Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton, help patients
stroke. With the goal of returning patients to indepen-
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tion, support groups, respiratory therapy, neuropsychol-
function.
Where you go makes a difference
According to the recent adult stroke rehabilitation
whenever possible, stroke patients should be treated at
an inpatient rehabilitation hospital rather than a skilled
nursing facility. While at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital,
a patient participates in at least three hours of re-
therapists, and speech therapists. Nurses are continuously
available and doctors typically visit daily.
Be prepared: know the signs
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation
Hospital of Bluffton at 843-836-8200.
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