Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo – Inpatient Rehabilitation

When you choose Ascension St. Vincent, 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
• 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 765-456 5210. 

You will benefit from comprehensive medical management led by doctors with extensive rehabilitation experience. 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 needs, physical needs, patient and family education, and a care plan for when you leave the hospital
• Opportunities for meaningful community re-entry therapy sessions and comprehensive home assessments
• Both private rooms and common spaces to relax and connect with guests

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

Physical therapy:

• Intensive gait program
• Vestibular, balance, and dizziness rehabilitation
• Neurologic rehabilitation (for conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), MS (Multiple Sclerosis), Parkinson’s disease)

Occupational therapy:

• Vision therapy
• Custom splint fabrication
• Neurologic rehabilitation (for conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s disease)

Speech therapy:

• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) rehabilitation
• Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) test
• Modified barium swallow exam
• VitalStim® therapy and NMES
• Voice disorder therapy
• 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 St. Vincent Kokomo – Inpatient Rehabilitation provide compassionate care for your rehabilitation needs. Our team focuses on improving your emotional and physical health, and involves your caregivers for daily support. Together, we create a care plan personalized to your specific needs. Your care team may include:

• Medical director - a doctor trained in rehabilitation who will coordinate your overall treatment program and lead your rehabilitation team.
• Rehabilitation nurses – provide around-the-clock nursing care and can help answer questions you and your caregivers may have.
• Physical therapists – teach you exercises to help improve your balance, strength and mobility. They may also help you learn how to use walkers, 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 – explain the details of your stay and outline any lifestyle changes you may expect. They also work with you and your insurance company to certify your ongoing rehabilitation, and they coordinate your discharge needs.

Your rehabilitation care team may also include a dietitian, pharmacist, respiratory therapist and other specialists. 

A commitment to quality

As part of our dedication to quality care, Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo – Inpatient Rehabilitation 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