What is the difference between RHCI and a nursing home (or skilled nursing facility, extended care facility or transitional care unit)?
A. There are many differences, but the most important is that RHCI is a hospital, with full-time physicians, nurses, therapists and many other health care professionals who specialize in rehabilitation care. Full-time, board-certified rehabilitation physicians are based at RHCI, enabling them to direct their patients’ care conveniently and to adjust the treatment plan as patients improve. A rehabilitation physician will meet with you and your rehabilitation team to develop an individualized treatment plan based on your needs and goals. In addition to caring for your medical needs, RHCI’s rehabilitation nurses collaborate with other members of your team to promote recovery and to provide the education and training important to your rehabilitation.
