How to Choose a Rehab Facility

After an illness, injury or surgery, many people need rehabilitation to return home and get back to work and leisure activities.  Choosing the right rehabilitation facility can make a difference in how fully - and how quickly - the patient is able to resume his or her activities.

The following questions relate to RHCI's inpatient programs.  They will help you understand what distinguishes RHCI from other providers of rehabilitation care - including skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes - and help you compare facilities that provide inpatient rehabilitation.

In addition, we highly recommend that you tour each facility you are considering.  Talking with the admissions director and other staff will give you a better sense of the environment of care - and it will allow you to ask about specific areas of expertise.  The facility's website often provides extensive information about programs, services, physicians and other specialized resources as well.

How to Choose a Rehabilitation Facility - 20 Questions to Ask

The following questions can help you compare the services offered by different rehabilitation facilities. Click on the category to see questions related to that topic.

Accreditations, Quality

Specialized Programs

Physicians and Nurses

Therapy Services

Team Approach to Care