Short-Term Rehabilitation

A specialist working with an individual who is in rehab and relearning how to walk.

Short-term rehabilitation at Monument Health provides the skilled nursing and rehabilitation support patients need after recovering from surgery, an injury, or serious illness. Using science-backed therapeutic methods, our mission is to return you or your loved ones back to health and mobility as quickly and safely as possible, while improving your strength, mobility, balance, and confidence.

Whether you’re transferring from a hospital stay or recovering from an illness or accident, Monument Health can provide the proper rehabilitation program to get you back on your feet and back to an independent life.

Our approach to rehabilitation focuses on individualized care. Through coordinated nursing care, various forms of therapy, and ongoing assessments, our short-term rehab can help you or your loved ones work toward recovery and prepare for home or the next stage of care.

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Key Takeaways

Monument Health offers short-term rehabilitation at facilities across Utah.
Our services include skilled nursing, as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
All our patients receive a personalized care plan that ensures everyone receives the treatment they need.

What Is Short-Term Rehabilitation?

Short-term rehabilitation is healthcare designed to help patients recover from injury or illness, often after a stay in the hospital. It provides a structured environment where patients can focus on recovery, receive high-quality professional therapy, and, in the case of short-term rehabilitation at skilled nursing facilities like ours, benefit from around-the-clock skilled nursing services.

The goal of short-term rehabilitation is to return patients home or a lower level of care. We work to help patients regain as much function in their bodies and minds as possible, as well as teach strategies to deal with new challenges.

In nearly every case, short-term rehabilitation features speech, occupational, and/or physical therapy.

When Is Short-Term Rehabilitation Needed?

Short-term rehabilitation is generally recommended when patients need additional medical support before safely returning to their normal activities. It most often occurs after a stay in the hospital, which is known as post-acute care.

Common situations that require short-term rehabilitation include recovery after:

Surgery
A serious fall
A fracture
A stroke or heart attack
A stay in the hospital
A serious infection or sepsis
A respiratory illness

A physician or other healthcare provider can help determine if your or your loved ones might benefit from short-term rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting.

Short-Term Rehabilitation After Surgery Or Injury

One of the most common needs for short-term rehabilitation is after surgery or injury. Short-term rehabilitation addresses post-traumatic injury care holistically and through a coordinated approach that supports healing and the regaining of practical abilities.

In most cases, physical therapy and occupational therapy, along with skilled nursing support, help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence, while under 24/7 nursing supervision.

What Patients Can Expect During a Short-Term Rehabilitation Stay

Since we recognize every patient and injury is different, Monument Health provides individualized and unique care to all of our patients.

Each stay begins with an initial assessment of abilities, injuries, and medical needs. You or your loved ones will then receive a personalized care plan, which can be updated regularly.

In almost all cases, care will include therapeutic support: speech therapy, occupational therapy, and/or physical therapy. Depending on the unique treatment plan, therapy will center on regaining bodily functions, such as walking, speaking, undertaking the activities of daily life, etc.

Throughout the entire stay, you or your loved ones will receive 24-hour skilled nursing support. Licensed nursing staff, overseen by a physician, will help monitor you or your loved ones’ condition and address any ongoing medical needs.

During the course of the stay, the progress of you or your loved ones will be monitored regularly. You and your loved ones can expect regular communication about progress, challenges, and other information.

Length Of Short-Term Rehabilitation

The length of a short-term rehabilitation stay is dependent on you or your loved one’s medical condition, as well as a number of other factors. Since every patient is different, there is no one-size-fits-all length of stay for short-term rehab.

Some patients will only need a few days; others may need weeks of support. In every case, our goal is to get our patients home or to a lower level of care as safely and quickly as possible.

Several factors influence the length of stay, including injury severity, medical needs, progress in therapy, and readiness to return home. In all cases, your medical team will take all factors into account, including your wishes, when making length-of-stay determinations.

How Short-Term Rehabilitation Prepares Patients To Return Home

The goal of short-term rehabilitation is to help patients return home to independent and fulfilling lives. As such, our commitment to rehabilitation does not end at our doors.

Therapy sessions are likely to include the practice of daily activities, helping assess home safety needs, recommending assistive equipment, and coordinating follow-up care.

We aim to ensure that each and every one of our patients has the support they need to succeed long after they leave our facility doors.

Short-Term Rehabilitation Services At Monument Health

Our skilled nursing facilities offer customized short-term rehab services to patients of all ages. Whether you require short-term rehab after surgery, short-term rehab after an injury, or short-term rehab to prevent further injuries from a chronic condition, Monument Health Group can help.

Short-term rehabilitation services include:

Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

The skilled nursing services offered at Monument Health provide patients with continuous around-the-clock care, medication management, wound and IV care, respiratory support, and more performed by trained and licensed staff.

Post-Acute Care

Following a hospital stay, post-acute care is often the bridge between hospital and home. Skilled nursing care at Monument Health includes post-acute care services to assist patients in transitioning from hospital to home or a lower level of care as quickly and as comfortably as possible.

Traumatic Injury Rehabilitation

After a traumatic injury, traumatic injury rehabilitation offers support by providing all services required for recovery in a skilled nursing setting. All our facilities feature personalized care plans, pain management and other medical care, and therapy services in a safe and comfortable environment.

Joint Replacement Rehabilitation

The highly trained staff at Monument Health Group are ready to provide our patients with the care you need to get you back to full mobility and independence after joint replacement surgery. Personal treatment plans for rehab will focus on increasing strength and range of motion, and getting you back to the activities you enjoy.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy helps patients improve or regain their mobility, flexibility, strength, and endurance. This type of therapy is used in a wide range of cases, from completely relearning to walk after a traumatic injury, to regaining range of motion and mobility after a joint replacement, to assisting with pain management for a chronic condition.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy helps patients who have been seriously injured or are dealing with medical conditions that cause them to struggle with the activities of daily life. The goal of occupational therapy is to regain the everyday skills required to live and work independently, such as dressing, toileting, cooking, etc.

Occupational therapy often focuses on teaching how to modify or relearn these everyday tasks. Occupational therapy is especially important for those recovering from strokes or injuries that impact coordination and fine motor skills.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy assists patients with improving their pronunciation, strengthening the muscles necessary for speech, to safely swallow and eat, and learning or modifying key communication skills. This type of treatment is often required for patients who have had a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or another type of neurological injury or condition.

Long-Term Rehabilitation

Some patients may need ongoing rehabilitation or additional support due to complex medical conditions. For those that do, Monument Health offers long-term care that may include respiratory support, dialysis, tracheotomy and tracheostomy support, and more.

Why Choose Monument Health Group?

Monument Health Group offers the premier skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facilities in Utah. At Monument Health Group, care plans are tailored to every patient’s individual needs and goals for recovery. Our expertly trained staff provide thorough and compassionate care in comfortable and modern facilities close to home.

Our multiple convenient locations offer access to numerous therapies throughout Utah. We are happy to serve you in:

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FAQ

Short-term rehab helps patients who are recovering from surgery, injury, or severe illness to gain independence and ultimately return home. Long-term care is for patients who require continual support with the activities required for daily living. The appropriate option depends on a patient’s medical needs, progress, and level of independence. If you’re unsure about the type of care you or your loved ones may need, a physician can help make the determination.

The length of short-term rehab depends on the patient’s condition and treatment plan influenced by several other factors, including progress, age, degree of injury, participation in therapy, patient wishes, and more. Most treatment plans last a few days to a few months.

Monument Health Group offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. These therapies help support mobility, everyday activities, communication, and the activities of daily living.

Rehabilitation may be appropriate when someone needs professional nursing support or therapy before safely returning home or to a lower level of care. Patients recovering from surgery, joint replacement, strokes, traumatic injuries, or extended hospital stays often benefit from short-term rehab.

Assisting patients in regaining their strength, endurance, and independence allows patients to feel confident in their ability to safely care for themselves independently, as well as gives them the practical skills to do so. Practical examples might include improving walking and balance, new strategies to dress and use the toilet, practicing daily activities, understanding the use of mobility aids, and much more.

Yes, we have numerous convenient care facilities across Utah, including Salt Lake City, American Fork, Bountiful, and many more.

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