Services
Skilled Care
Our skilled care services provide short-term, comprehensive medical and rehabilitative support for patients who need continued care following hospitalization, surgery, or illness. Our dedicated team works closely with patients, families, and physicians to ensure a smooth transition, promote recovery, and help you return to your highest level of independence.
Your length of stay will depend on your progress and your health insurance plan. If you are receiving skilled therapies such as physical, occupational, or speech therapy, active participation in your care plan is required to maintain insurance coverage.
If you are receiving intravenous therapy, your stay will be determined by your medical provider and pharmacist. A provider will visit you two to three times per week and as needed based on your condition. Our interdisciplinary team meets Monday through Friday to review your progress, update your plan of care, and discuss any changes with you.
Is Skilled Care Covered by My Insurance?
Coverage for skilled care varies by insurance carrier and policy. Our staff will assist you in determining whether your current insurance plan includes skilled care benefits and guide you through the verification process. identifies our ability to provide trauma services and arrange transport of patients to a hospital equipped to provide specialized services when needed.
Why Would I Need Skilled Care?
Orthopedic Recovery
After joint replacement or other orthopedic surgery
Neurological Rehabilitation
Following an injury or stroke
Illness Recovery Support
For ongoing recovery after a prolonged illness
Post-Surgical Care
After cardiac, gastrointestinal, or other major surgery
IV Therapy Management
For continued or prolonged intravenous therapy
What Our Patients Are Saying
Skilled care Team
Frequently asked questions:
Yes. Patients receiving skilled care will have a private room to support comfort, privacy, and rest during recovery.
A medical provider will meet with you two to three times per week, and more often if needed based on your condition. They will monitor your progress, address any concerns, and adjust your care plan as necessary.
- Joint replacement or other orthopedic surgeries
- Stroke or other neurological conditions
- A prolonged or complex illness
- Major surgeries such as cardiac or gastrointestinal procedures
- Ongoing or long-term intravenous (IV) therapy
- Registered nurses (RNs)
- Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs)
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Speech-language pathologists
- Wound care specialists
- Social workers
- Pharmacists
- Dietitians
- Transition health coaches
- Your individual progress and recovery goals
- The complexity of your medical condition
- Your insurance coverage and eligibility
- Verify your insurance benefits
- Explain what services are covered
- Help guide you through the approval process
- You must require medically necessary services that cannot be provided at a lower level of care
- You must actively participate in prescribed therapies (physical, occupational, or speech therapy)
- You may need a qualifying hospital stay (such as a three-night inpatient stay, depending on your plan)
- An initial plan is developed based on your medical needs and goals
- The interdisciplinary team meets regularly (typically Monday through Friday or multiple times per week) to review your progress
- Adjustments are made as needed and discussed with you
- Improving strength, mobility, and function
- Managing medical conditions
- Preparing you to return home or transition to a lower level of care
- Helping set recovery goals
- Participating in care discussions
- Asking questions and providing input
- Have recently been hospitalized (often requiring a qualifying inpatient stay)
- Need ongoing medical care, therapy, or monitoring
- Require services such as IV therapy, rehabilitation, or wound care
- Cannot safely receive the necessary care at home or in a lower level of care