Follow Us on LinkedIn Home About Us Our Hospitals Services News Blog FAQs Careers Contact Coronavirus Info Frequently Asked Questions Ernest Health Frequently Asked Questions All FAQs Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns. What is inpatient rehabilitative care? Inpatient rehabilitative care is when rehabilitative services are provided to patients in a hospital setting. Rehabilitation is a medical specialty that helps people recovering from disabling diseases or injuries. It can be effective for a myriad of people, including those recovering from strokes, orthopedic, brain and spinal cord injuries, and other impairments as a result of injuries or illnesses. Rehabilitative care includes various treatments, such as physical, occupational and speech therapies. These therapies are used to help patients increase and prevent further loss of everyday productivity and independence. The goal is to improve quality of life for individuals through enhancing their independence with daily living activities, work and family responsibilities. Rehabilitation is significant to a patient’s healing process. Patients who receive rehabilitative services in a hospital setting often experience positive results in regaining or improving productivity and independence. For example, a recent national study shows that patients treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities have better long-term results than those treated in skilled nursing facilities. The study, which was commissioned by the ARA Research institute, shows that patients treated in rehabilitation hospitals live longer, have less hospital and ER visits, and remain longer in their homes without additional outpatient services. At Ernest Health hospitals, we provide inpatient rehabilitation to people recovering from disabling diseases and injuries, such as those recovering from strokes, brain, spinal cord and orthopedic injuries. We also treat individuals who may have chronic illnesses such as cerebral palsy, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. What is long-term acute care? Why should I choose an Ernest Health hospital? How long has Ernest Health been around? Where are Ernest Health hospitals located? How do I get referred to an Ernest Health hospital? Can I go to an Ernest Health hospital even if it’s not in my hometown? Can I pay my bill online? Can I stay overnight with a loved one in the hospital? Can I be involved with my loved one’s treatment? If I have a concern about my treatment, who should I contact? How can I apply for a job at Ernest Health?