Where You Go For Rehabilitation
Does Make A Difference
After a stroke, brain injury or other traumatic
event such as a hip fracture, where you go for
rehabilitation can make a difference in your
ability to return home and back to your prior level
of function. With so many different kinds of
healthcare facilities, the below tips can help you
compare availability of services, personnel,
approach to delivery of patient care and patient
meets the needs for you or your loved one.
Do your research: Selecting a rehabilitation
provider is like choosing your doctors; you want
the best care possible for you or your loved one.
Many facilities offer rehabilitation services but the
quality, experience and comprehensive
Don’t assume all therapists are the same:
Therapists may be required to study the same
information and abide by the same rules and
guidelines, but a good therapist offers more than
just textbook solutions. At Encompass Health,
therapists are experienced in providing rehabilitation
for many conditions including stroke,
spinal cord, amputee, neurological and more. Our
therapists are also skilled to help patients relearn
the skills needed to return to the community.
Rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes
are different: Research shows that outcomes
are better and recovery is faster in the acute-care
setting, compared to skilled nursing and nursing
home care. But, there are various types of
rehabilitation providers, each offering different
levels of care. Determining the best option is
dependent upon the patient’s condition.
Ultimately, the provider chosen should strive to
help you or your loved one achieve the highest
level of independence possible.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions: When the
doctor or insurance company makes a recommendation,
ask questions to ensure the provider
and staff will meet the rehabilitation needs of you
or your loved one. To ensure you’re making the
‘right’ decision, you can ask the following
questions:
• How often does the doctor visit with patients
and what type of access will family members have
to the doctor or staff? In a true rehabilitation
times per week, opposed to a skilled nursing facility
where doctors are only required to visit once
every 30 days.
• How long do most people stay and who decides
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