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Porter’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit specializes in an intensive, individualized approach, with each patient receiving a full three hours of one-on-one therapy each day – broken up into manageable sessions.

The only program of its kind in Porter County, the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit offers 11 beautifully appointed, private rooms plus a small kitchen and laundry area for patients to improve their skills in the activities of daily living.

  

 

A complete staff including
nurses
therapists
dietitian
social worker
and rehabilitation coordinator
help patients reach
their own goals.

The unit is ideal for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or neurological dysfunction who need a combination of therapies – including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

 

Here’s an overview of services provided:

Porter's Inpatient Rehab Unit

Nursing Mix
Mostly RN’s and some LPN’s

Rehab Services
Interdisciplinary approach to include physical, occupational and/or speech therapies to increase functional independence and improve quality of life

Therapy
At least 3 hours of active therapy per day

Rehab Staffing
Full-time on site for consistency of care and treatment

Access to Physicians
24-hours per day

Treatment Planning
Weekly review and planning of treatment and progress by entire team

Length of Stay
Short-term with goal of highest level of independence, average 10-14 days

Family Involvement
Family conference and education; involvement in goal setting and discharge planning

 
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814 LaPorte Avenue
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
(219) 263-4600
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