Inpatient Rehabilitation:
From General to Highly Specialized
No one plans to need inpatient rehabilitation. But when you do, it’s important that you choose the right facility. At the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute, we understand that your illness or injury is not normal to you. It is, however, familiar to us. In addition to providing general rehabilitation treatment, MetroHealth has specialized units for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and major trauma rehabilitation—making us the place you want to be as you begin your path to recovery. With our unique combination of world-class professionals and innovative technology, we have been one of the best rehabilitation facilities for more than 65 years now.
One of the best in the nation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury, per US News & World Report
CARF™-accredited academic rehabilitation hospital, proving our expertise in treating the most medically complex patients
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Three-time Magnet recognized facility, demonstrating excellence in nursing services
Conditions We Treat
Therapy treatments are available for, but not limited to, the following conditions:
- Amputation
- Brain injury
- Burns
- Cardiopulmonary disease (pneumonia, Congestive Heart Failure or COPD), ventilator dependency or prolonged ICU course
- Complex knee or hip replacement (bilateral, obese, elderly, other medical complexities)
- Congenital deformity
- Hip or femur fracture
- Medically complex conditions
- Multiple trauma
- Myopathy
- Neurological disorders – e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome,
- Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinsonism, Polyneuropathy, Demyelinating Diseases and Muscular Dystrophy (new diagnosis, exacerbation or change in function)
- Post-operative recovery (e.g. tumor excision, intracranial shunt, intrathecal baclofen pump, laminectomy)
- Severe or advanced osteoarthritis
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
Our Care Team
When you choose the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute for your care, you will be seen five to six times a week by a physiatrist who is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In fact, MetroHealth offers one-on-one rehabilitation hours to each patient at a higher rate than the national average. We also have a physician onsite 24 hours a day.
Our dedicated and caring team is here to help restore your function and improve your quality of life.
As part of The MetroHealth System, we have access to specialists in practically every area of medicine, ensuring we can provide you with comprehensive care during and after your stay with us.
Types of Rehabilitation Therapies
We offer a variety of rehabilitation services to help you regain as much physical and cognitive function as possible so that you can get back to the things that matter to you. We also understand that an illness or injury likely impacts not only your physical or mental capabilities but your emotional health as well, so we also focus on mental well-being and provide coping strategies to use once home.
During an inpatient stay, patients may receive the following rehabilitation therapies:
- Art and music therapy
- Bedside hemodialysis
- Occupational therapy
- Onsite amputee rehabilitation
- PEG tube, Corpak feeding tube and total parenteral nutrition management
- Personalized nutrition therapy
- Physical therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Rehabilitation psychology
- Respiratory therapy
- Specialty physician care
- Speech therapy
- Ventilator and diaphragmatic pacer management
- Wound nurse specialist and wound VAC management
Visitor Information
- Visiting hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekends and holidays
- Visitor parking: Located adjacent to the Old Brooklyn campus
- Onsite cafeteria: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Smoking: Prohibited anywhere in the hospital or on the grounds
- Furry friends: Welcome with prior approval from nursing
We have additional spaces for patient and family use throughout the facility, such as our Gile Family Therapy Garden.
Admission & Referrals
We want to make the process as simple as possible for you. Click on the tabs to learn about our guidelines and referral process.
Admission Guidelines
To be admitted, you must meet the following guidelines:
- Age 13 years or older
- Ability to tolerate an intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation program requiring at least two therapy disciplines and consisting of 15 therapy hours per week
- Need for medical oversight by a physiatrist
- Require 24-hour-care by a registered nurse with rehabilitation training for problems with bowel, bladder, pain, skin, safety, balance, behavior, communication or neurologic condition
- Potential to achieve significant improvement with rehabilitation care
Making a Referral
Each referral is evaluated individually according to the needs of the patient and family.
| Person Making Referral | What You’ll Need to Submit | How to Submit |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians / Discharge Planners / Medical Care Managers |
| Submit via Careport, fax (216-778-1120) or call the admissions coordinator at 216-778-4167. |
| Patients and their families | Call the Admissions Coordinator at 216-778-4167 to arrange a tour or discuss services. |
Centers of Excellence
Stroke Recovery
With the only acute inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit in Northeast Ohio, we are well-equipped to help patients regain the highest level of functioning.
Spinal Cord Injury
As one of only 18 Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems in the U.S., we have a care team that specializes in spinal cord injury and helps you get back to life.
Brain Injury
We have been treating brain injuries for more than 40 years. From mild to severe, we’re helping patients recover mobility, cognition and independence.
Orthopaedics/Major Trauma
With a Level I trauma center that provides the highest level of care for the most critically injured patients 24/7, we’re able to provide early intervention rehabilitation services to give you the best opportunity for recovery.
