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    Acute Rehabilitation Unit

    Committed to Your Recovery
    That’s why we’re here.

    Our inpatient rehabilitation services are designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma.

    The ARU features ten newly constructed rooms, a new gym offering the latest rehabilitation equipment and technology, and designated rooms for activities and dining.

    Each patient room provides the amenities one would expect at home, including Wi-Fi, cable television, private bathrooms, and guest recliners. These clean, cozy settings allow patients to get the rest they need before and after rehab therapy sessions.

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    Types Of Patients We Treat

    While our patients have a wide variety of diagnoses – ranging from neurologic conditions such as stroke and Parkinson's to pulmonary conditions such as COPD – our inpatient rehabilitation unit stands out as an excellent treatment option because we create a custom rehabilitation program based on each patient's condition and goals.

    You may be a good candidate for admission into our inpatient rehabilitation program if you have had a decrease in your ability to function in your normal environment and you have experienced the following:

    • Stroke
    • Brain injury
    • Cardiovascular or pulmonary issues
    • Hip or femur fractures
    • Lower extremity amputation
    • Major multiple trauma
    • Neurological conditions such as motor neuron diseases, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, myopathy, Parkinson's disease, polyneuropathy
    • Total joint replacement with complications
    • Other medical and debilitating conditions
     
     

    What To Expect During Your Stay

    From your first therapy session to your last check-in, we aim to help you recover as fully as possible. When you first arrive, you'll be evaluated on activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, walking, or wheelchair usage, as well as your personal goals. This information will be used to develop your personalized treatment plan. When you leave, you'll be re-evaluated to measure your progress and help your team assess what help you need when you go home.

    Most patients receive at least three hours of therapy daily for at least five days a week. Therapy takes place in individual and group settings, and sessions are scheduled for various times throughout the day. We encourage loved ones to participate in the patient's rehabilitation program, offer encouragement, and observe therapy sessions.

    Your specialized care team of rehab experts includes:

    • Physician
    • Physical Therapist
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Speech-Language Therapist
    • Rehabilitation Nurses
    • Case Manager/Social Worker/Discharge Planner
     
     

    Sample Daily Schedule

    Your team will help guide you throughout your stay, but if you've never been to an inpatient rehabilitation program, you probably want to know your stay.

    Here's what you can expect during a typical day:

     

    The Inpatient Rehab Difference

    Deciding where you receive your rehab services is essential – especially with so many options to consider. When you choose inpatient rehabilitation, you will be cared for by a team that understands your situation and shares the same goals you do – getting you home as healthy, safely, and as quickly as possible.

    Inpatient rehabilitation providers are highly specialized in getting individuals back home and functioning at the highest level possible. Under the direction of a physiatrist, a doctor specializing in rehabilitation and physical medicine, we offer 15 hours of therapy within a seven-day week, following guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is typically provided for three hours daily, five days a week. In addition, nursing care is offered 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

    The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recommends inpatient rehabilitation settings for stroke survivors. In fact, treatment in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, like the ARU at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, has been shown to provide a higher level of care and achieve better results than other types of rehabilitation programs.

    For example, those receiving inpatient rehabilitation:

    • Return home sooner
    • Have greater success walking independently again
    • Receive more doctor and nurse time and attention, including regular visits by their doctor
    • Have lower rates of readmission to the hospital during or after treatment
     
     

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    St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
    415 6th Street
    Lewiston, ID 83501

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