Latest Update from Rush Health Systems on COVID-19 Learn More 601.483.0011 Home Hospitals The Specialty Hospital of Meridian The Specialty Hospital of Meridian The Specialty Hospital of Meridian is a privately owned, not-for-profit healthcare facility providing acute medical care. As a long-term care hospital (LTCH), we provide continued acute-level care for patients suffering from medically complex illnesses. Our healthcare professionals work hard to generate the highest potential of outcomes and maximize each patient’s freedom and independence while involving the patient and family in the treatment program. The Specialty Hospital of Meridian has been providing specialized medical care for patients since 1994. It operates as a 49-bed long-term acute-care hospital and strives to deliver superior healthcare to the communities of Mississippi and surrounding states. What Is a Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH)? LTCHs are facilities that specialize in patients with serious medical conditions which require special treatment for an extended period of time. These patients typically transfer from acute hospital intensive care units and require more care than they can receive in a rehabilitation center, in a skilled nursing facility or at home. Hospitalist Program The Specialty Hospital of Meridian provides in-house physician coverage 24 hours a day. Hospitalists are physicians located directly in the hospital to handle patient admissions from any practice or group and care for patients throughout their hospital stay. The hospitalists are trained internal-medicine specialists dedicated to patient satisfaction and positive clinical outcomes. In addition, The Specialty Hospital of Meridian has 24-hour emergency coverage from Rush Foundation Hospital’s emergency room. Mission Statement As a long-term acute-care hospital with affiliated rural health providers, we are committed to the delivery of excellence in healthcare. We will maintain high standards of care and availability of resources, consistent with the expectations of our customers, in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to care for our patients as well as our communities, carrying out our motto: “Restoring Quality to Life.” Vision Statement To deliver superior healthcare services to the communities of Mississippi and surrounding states. Q & A: Long-Term Care Hospitals What is the typical length of stay in an LTCH? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services define a long-term acute-care hospital to be a hospital that has an average length of stay greater than 25 days. How is a long-term care hospital different from a traditional hospital? The difference is in the specialization. LTCHs specialize in long-term acute-care services, while a traditional hospital offers many general facilities and services such as an emergency room, a family birth center and surgery areas. LTCHs can focus on specific areas with very high standards of care for just a relatively small list of ailments and services. The types of patients typically seen in LTCHs include those requiring: Prolonged ventilator use or weaning Ongoing dialysis for chronic renal failure Intensive respiratory care Multiple IV medications or transfusions Complex wound care/care for burns Do patients receive physical therapy while in a LTCH? While physical therapy isn’t the main admitting diagnosis or criterion, all patients in The Specialty Hospital of Meridian are screened and evaluated for physical therapy upon a physician’s order. The physician and therapist will determine the level and extent of physical therapy each patient requires. To request a referral or to schedule a tour, please call 601.703.4432. Community Health Needs Assessment Community Health Needs Implementation Plan Hospital Pricing Transparency 1314 19th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301 Phone: 601.703.4211 Non-Discrimination Policy Rush Health Systems 1314 19th Ave., Meridian, Mississippi 39301 Phone: 601.483.0011 Wi-Fi Rush offers free wireless internet access for our patients and visitors. Non-Discrimination Policy Accessibility Privacy Policy Copyright ©2021 Rush Health Systems. All rights reserved.