With a team of specialized orthopedic physicians, nurses and caregivers, St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital heals your body and lifts your spirit during your hospital stay, including pre-operative classes, post-operative care and rehabilitation.
Established in August 1999 the St. Luke’s Acute Rehabilitation Center features a state-of-the-art 35-bed Orthopedic and Neurological Unit with an exceptional and dedicated team of experts that attracts the Medical Center’s top orthopedic and neurological surgeons. The Ortho/Neuro team consists of highly trained and qualified professional that include: physicians, nurses, case managers, dietitians and many other caring ancillary personnel.
About St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center
Through expert medical care, St. Luke’s Acute Rehabilitation Center offers patients the healing and supportive environment needed to recover skills and reclaim a full, independent life. The team offers 24-hour nursing care and physical, occupational and speech therapy, which help bridge the transition from hospital to home.
The rehabilitation center team is comprehensive and offers just some of the following services:
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- 24 hour rehabilitation nursing care
- St. Luke's Baptist Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center has a dedicated board certified medical director specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Social Services are available for all discharge planning needs
- The Joint Club at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
- All rooms at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center are private for patient and family comfort
- Referrals to support groups, educational and vocation services.
Rehabilitation includes but is not limited to treatment for the following:
- Stroke
- Neurological disorders
- Orthopedics
- Arthritis
- Amputation
- Decreased mobility
- Decreased self-care skills
- Decreased cognitive ability
- Decreased swallowing ability
- Loss of bowel or bladder function
Patients who can demonstrate potential for functional improvement are almost always candidates for rehabilitation intervention. To find out more about admission criteria or program specifics, feel free to call (210)297-5192 or e-mail the center director .
Quality Care at St. Luke's Bapist
St. Luke’s Rehabilitation program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), meaning it meets stringent national quality guidelines and standards.