Ascension Saint Mary Chicago - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Ascension Saint Mary in Chicago, IL, delivers inpatient rehabilitation care for serious illnesses or traumatic injuries on/in our acute rehabilitation unit, located on the 6th floor ofthe main hospital.

When you choose Ascension Saint Mary Chicago - Inpatient Rehabilitation, you’ll benefit from a team approach, bringing together the expertise of many health professionals with advanced rehabilitation training, always remembering that the most important team members are you and your family. 

You and your family are connected to specialized rehabilitation care for the following conditions:

• Stroke
• Brain injury 
• Spinal cord dysfunction or injury 
• Amputation and limb impairment 
• Orthopedic injuries, hip fractures or post-surgical repair 
• Neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Guillain-Barre' syndrome (GBS), and Parkinson's disease 
  • Weakness and impaired movement related to recovery from medically complex conditions
• Other neuro-muscular disorders and medically disabling conditions such as pulmonary disease and dysfunction; renal failure or post-surgery rehab may also qualify 

For more information to schedule a visit, please call the Admissions at 312-770-2268 .

Personalized care for your rehabilitation needs 

You will benefit from comprehensive medical management led by doctors with extensive rehabilitation expertise. Medical specialist consultations are available on site as well as diagnostic tests and medical procedures as part of hospital-based rehabilitation units. During your stay, you will benefit from:

• One-on-one therapy sessions with an individualized treatment plan 
• Emphasis on addressing psychosocial as well as physical needs, patient/family education, and discharge planning 
• Opportunities for meaningful community re-entry therapy sessions and comprehensive home assessments 
• All private rooms and common spaces to relax and connect with guests 

We offer the following rehabilitation services as part of our comprehensive care: 

Physical Therapy: 

• Strength and mobility restoration
• Intensive gait program
• Assistive device and adaptive equipment training
• Neurologic rehabilitation (for conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), MS, Parkinson’s disease) 

Occupational Therapy: 

• Memory care and strategies for organizational skills
• Custom splint fabrication 
• Neurologic rehabilitation (for conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s disease) 
• Activity of daily living and self-care/hygiene training 

Speech Therapy: 

• Cognitive rehabilitation 
• Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) rehabilitation 
• Modified barium swallow exam 
• Voice and communication disorder rehabilitation 

A team of supportive rehabilitation specialists 

Whether you’re recovering from an illness or an injury, we’re here for you. Specialists at Ascension Saint Mary] provide compassionate care for your rehabilitation needs. Our team focuses on improving your emotional and physical health and involves your family or caregiver team for daily support to create a care plan personalized to your specific needs. Your team may include:

• The medical director is a doctor trained in rehabilitation who will coordinate your overall treatment program and oversee the efforts of the rehabilitation team caring for you. 
• Rehabilitation nurses provide round-the-clock nursing care and can help answer questions you and your family may have. 
• Rehabilitation tech workers assist patients with difficult movement tasks during therapy sessions and can help patients work on independent activities outside of therapy hours .
• Physical therapists will teach you exercises to improve your balance, strength and mobility. They may also help you learn how to use walkers and canes, braces, artificial limbs or other mobility devices. 
• Occupational therapists focus on improving your everyday living skills, including bathing, dressing, grooming and eating. They also may provide training to you with equipment that will help you better perform these activities. 
• Speech therapists work to improve your ability to communicate, problem-solve and reason, and address any problems with swallowing. 
• Case managers will explain the details of your stay and outline any lifestyle changes you may expect. In addition to working with you and your insurance company to certify your ongoing rehabilitation, your case manager will coordinate your discharge needs. 

Your rehabilitation care team may also include a dietitian, pharmacist, respiratory therapist and specialists. Your therapy sessions and activities will be posted daily on a schedule board. Your doctor will continue to follow your progress and remain in charge of your medical care. 

A Commitment to Quality 

As part of our dedication to quality care, Ascension St. Vincent Rehabilitation Institute is the only Center for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit in Evansville with continuous accreditation for the following programs:

• Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services since 1987 
• Stroke Specialty Program since 2010 
• Brain Injury Program since 2009 

For more information on CARF accreditation visit CARF International.