Inpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
If you are recovering from stroke, injury, surgery or another disabling condition, the Inpatient Rehab Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center is ready to help with a comprehensive set of rehabilitation services that can help you achieve your maximum potential.
Inpatient Therapy Gym
Our inpatient rehabilitation program is designed for adult patients who can fully participate in a rehabilitation program, and who can effectively benefit from the evaluation and therapeutic services we provide.
We offer advanced treatment and care for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Stroke (CVA)
- Brain injury
- Amputation
- Neurological disorders
- Major multiple traumas
- Spinal cord and back injuries
Personalized Care
The Inpatient Rehab Center is an eight-bed unit located within the hospital and offers convenient access to other hospital services if you need medical treatment during your stay. It's the only local facility to feature all-private patient rooms and one-on-one therapy, giving patients more personalized care and attention than other larger facilities provide. The unit also features a daily living activity area and therapy gym, all located on one floor.
We offer therapeutic services that may be used based on your rehabilitation goals and needs, including family education and training, home evaluations for accessibility issues, meditation and mindfulness, pet therapy, and adaptive yoga.
The Rehab Center Team
The Inpatient Rehab Center uses a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation. A team of nurses, licensed therapists and our rehab medical director are available to meet patient needs.
Comprehensive Therapy Services
We provide occupational, physical, and speech therapies to help our patients improve their quality of life.
Inpatient Occupational Therapy
Training patients to resume their daily routines, including toileting, grooming, bathing, dressing, cooking and working.
Inpatient Physical Therapy
Helping patients improve their quality of life by promoting optimal health and human function through evaluation, treatment and education.
Inpatient Speech Therapy
Evaluating and treating patients with disorders of speech, voice, language, cognition, memory and swallowing.
The Admissions Process
Once you are referred to our hospital, you will receive a free preadmission screening. In addition to considering your diagnosis, we look at the following criteria to determine if our rehabilitation program is appropriate for you:
- Are you medically stable?
- Do you need regular, supervised care by a rehabilitation physician?
- Do you need 24-hour rehabilitation nursing care?
- Do you need at least two therapy modalities?
- Are you able to participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy, five days a week?
- Do you have the potential to improve your functional skill, including the ability to return home or to a supportive living environment?
- Are you motivated to participate in the program?