Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation FAQ’s

Family participation is encouraged through education, training, scheduled appointments as part of the patient therapy sessions, and discussions with your care team so they can meet your needs at home. Accommodation can be made for family members to stay overnight if needed.

Most insurance plans cover acute rehab provided criteria such as the medical necessity of skilled nursing and an intensive level of therapy are met. Our rehab specialists will verify your benefits and obtain any prior authorizations needed from your insurance provider. Depending on your insurance provider, the clinical team will provide updates on your status and progress to them, throughout your episode of care. We will work with you and the insurance companies through the discharge planning process.

Loose and comfortable clothing – we would prefer to have patients dressed to be taken down to the gym areas. Sneakers are usually a good choice as well for when you are ready to start ambulating with shoes.

The patient and therapist will meet prior to being discharged and to discuss any equipment needs you might have (walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, shower chairs etc.) The therapist will order the equipment through a portal that we utilize, which will determine if insurance covers it. In most cases, the equipment is delivered either to your home or to the facility on the day of Discharge.