Inpatient Rehabilitation Options
Free-standing rehabilitation hospitals, such as Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, have the most comprehensive capabilities to provide the highest level of care possible to achieve maximum functional recovery from illness, injury or disability.
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Free-Standing Rehab Hospital, Such as
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
|
Skilled Nursing Facility,
Such as a Nursing Home
|
| Average Length of Stay |
14 Days
|
28 Days |
| Amount of Therapy |
3 Hours per Day,
5 Days a Week
|
1-2 Hours per Day,
5 Days a Week |
| Types of Therapy |
Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy |
One or More
Types of Therapy |
| Physician Involvement |
Physician on site 24/7 with
minimum of 3 visits per week for each patient |
Attending physician provides
assessment within 30 days of admission |
| Nursing Care |
Nursing care provided
24/7by RNs and Certified Rehabilitation RNs |
One RN is required to be
on site; more often, patients seen by certified
nurse aides |
|
Average Nurse to Patient Ratio
|
1:8 |
1:25 |
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Discharge to Community and Home
|
70% of all patients |
50% |
