Rehabilitation > Skilled Nursing Care
Mercy Subacute/Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation serves patients in need of skilled nursing and transitional care between their hospital stay and their return home, and specializes in treating a variety of diagnoses –
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Patient
diagnoses
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- Pulmonary & respiratory problems
- Cardiac and stroke conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Post-surgical conditions
- Wounds
- Burns
- Amputation
- Orthopedics
- Other debilitating conditions
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Mercy Subacute/Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation has 120 inpatient beds in Baldwin County.
Following the physician’s referral, the patient is admitted, evaluated and introduced to the team of caregivers.
Using an interdisciplinary team approach under the direction of a medical director, the Mercy team develops the patient’s plan of care with short-term and long-term goals to maximize abilities and regain the highest level of wellness.
Mercy’s Subacute/Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation services include but are not limited to:
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Subacute
Rehabilitation
Services
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- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Respiratory therapy
- Cardiovascular rehabilitation
- Recreational therapy
- Wound management
- Radiology services
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Post-surgery care
- Pain management
- Social work services
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Speech-language pathology
- Gastrointestinal & endocrine management
- Occupational therapy
- Urology management
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Mercy Medical staff assists patients and their families with insurance and reimbursement issues when necessary. Insurance or managed care programs usually cover rehabilitation services as prescribed by a physician. Individuals should discuss coverage with their insurance representative prior to treatment. |
