Transitional Rehab Services at Weems Memorial Hospital

What is transitional rehab at Weems Memorial Hospital?

A hospital-based short-term program providing skilled care services after acute care is no longer required, designed to help patients reach health and independence before returning home.

Who is eligible for transitional rehab?

Patients requiring skilled physical therapy, IV therapy, wound care, or other skilled services; post acute events like joint replacements, stroke, cardiac events, wounds, long-term illnesses, or need for continued IV therapy.

What are admission criteria?

Three-day acute care stay within past 30 days, physician referral for daily skilled service, Medicare Part A or other qualified insurance, stable medical status, daily skilled care need related to prior hospitalization; eligibility reviewed daily.

How long is the stay?

Average length of stay is generally one to two weeks; stays longer than 40 days may indicate need for long-term care facility.

Who pays?

Transitional rehab is hospital-based; insurance coverage verified by admission coordinator; Medicare Part A or other qualified plans required/accepted.

Who pays for transitional rehab?

Transitional rehab is a hospital-based program. The Weems admission coordinator can verify your insurance coverage. As long as a patient meets the criteria, has days left in the benefit period and the doctor approves the stay, a patient may receive transitional rehab services.

How can I get more information about Weems Memorial Hospital transitional rehab?

If you are interested in receiving additional information about Weems Memorial Hospital transitional rehab, please contact Dan Paulson at (850) 653-8853 ext. 135 or email dpaulson@weemsmemorial.com.