Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Inpatient rehabilitation welcomes referrals from physicians, social workers, case managers, insurance representatives, family members and patients themselves. Referrals or requests for assessments can be made by calling (219) 364-3440 or faxing to (219) 364-3449.
Helping patients regain their quality of life, Northwest Health - Porter's inpatient rehabilitation unit specializes in an intensive, individualized approach, with each patient receiving a full three hours of one-on-one therapy each day - broken up into manageable sessions.
The only program of its kind in Porter County, the inpatient rehabilitation unit offers 11 beautifully appointed, private rooms plus a small kitchen and laundry area for patients to improve their skills in the activities of daily living.
A complete staff including nurses, therapists, dietitian, social worker and rehabilitation coordinator help patients reach their own goals.
The unit is ideal for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury or neurological dysfunction who need a combination of therapies.
Northwest Health - Porter's inpatient rehabilitation unit provides:
- A nursing mix - Mostly RN’s and some LPN’s
- Rehab services - Our interdisciplinary approach includes physical, occupational and/or speech therapies to increase functional independence and improve quality of life
- Therapy - At least three (3) hours of active therapy per day
- Rehab staff - Full-time on site for consistency of care and treatment
- Access to physicians - 24 hours per day
- Treatment planning - Weekly review and planning of treatment and progress by entire team
- Length of stay - Short-term with goal of highest level of independence, average 10-14 days
- Family involvement - Family conference and education, involvement in goal setting and discharge planning