when it’s time to go home? Every situation
requires a different amount of rehabilitation time
and a patient shouldn’t leave until their progress
has been fully evaluated by their entire rehabilitation
team.
• How many patients (who have the same/
similar condition) have been successfully
treated? This is an important question because
not all facilities can handle every situation. It is
acceptable to ask for the phone number of the
specialists and ask questions about their methods
of treatments and daily routines. Ask them
how many hours of therapy patients typically go
through a day.
• How many patients return home after
discharge, opposed to going to a nursing home?
This varies by condition.
• What type of educational and weekend
programs are available? Many Encompass Health
rehabilitation hospitals offer support groups and
other resources.
Take a tour: Before you make a decision, make
an appointment to take a tour of the hospital.
Look for cleanliness, smell for odors and ask to
see therapy areas and equipment.
Do the comparison: Make sure to compare
the years of service, specialty programs, patient
satisfaction, national clinical ratings and patient
clinical outcomes among facilities.
Taking these steps in choosing the right
rehabilitation can make a huge difference in a
patient’s recovery.
services, be sure that you understand the
differences in your rehabilitation options.
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For more information, contact:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
of Savannah, at 912-235-6001
or visit the web site at:
encompasshealth.com/savannahrehab