Inpatient Rehabilitation Bessemer AL | Rehab Center
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Bessemer, AL • 1 (Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer, AL) locations
Clinic Type
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Address
UAB Medical West Hospital, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, 5th floor, Bessemer, AL
Phone
(205) 481-7000
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Opening Hours
Open 24 Hours
Emergency Care
Emergency Services available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit provide?
Intensive therapy and medical rehabilitation for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, hip fractures, and other medical conditions requiring hospital-based care, delivered by a multidisciplinary team.
Where is the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit located?
On the 5th floor of the main hospital at UAB Medical West.
What is the therapy schedule?
One-on-one physical and occupational therapy for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week; one-on-one treatment with a speech therapist if needed.
What about medical oversight?
Daily medical management by a physical medicine and rehab physician.
What additional services are available?
Access to the hospital’s full spectrum of medical specialists and services; new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym; on-site dialysis; discharge planning and coordination of post-discharge services.
What is special about the speech therapy?
Speech therapist helps with language, speech, cognition, swallowing, and functional communication, including evaluations and therapy to improve these functions.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center): 4.3 out of 5 stars (27 reviews)
- U.S. News (Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living): 3 out of 5 stars (overall) (N/A)
- The Foundry Ministries: 4.6 out of 5 stars (Google reviews) (14 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and helpful staff in some departments
- Positive outcomes for addiction recovery programs like The Foundry Ministries
- High level of satisfaction regarding physical facility cleanliness and amenities at some locations
- Effective physical and speech therapy programs reported in specific units
Common complaints
- Staffing shortages and high turnover affecting consistency of care
- Communication failures between facility staff and families
- Reports of rude or unprofessional behavior by staff members
- Concerns regarding billing practices and lack of financial transparency
- Neglected patient needs such as slow response to call lights or delayed care
"They describe it as the worst place ever to care for a loved one, due to incompetent staff. They claim the facility is severely understaffed, overburdening the few staff per floor."
— Diversicare of Bessemer Review summary"I've been clean for years and years but this is the first time I've ever had to constantly fear that something is going to happen soon to relapse just bc i have to choose rent food and a car payment first."
— Northwest Alabama Treatment Center Review"Not only did this place aid my recovery, they gave me a job."
— The Foundry Ministries Review (J.H.)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Physical Medicine & Rehab in Birmingham, AL - UAB Medical West
- New state-of-the-art UAB inpatient rehabilitation pavilion now open — Aug 18, 2025
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- Spain Rehab’s continuum of care is the key to long-term recovery — Oct 28, 2025
- Spain Rehab patient shares his recovery after spinal cord injury — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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