Physical therapy and rehabilitation

When you are here, your case will be treated by a variety of expert specialists, including:

• Board-certified physical medicine director with expertise in stroke rehabilitation
• Case managers and social workers
• Certified rehabilitation registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
• Neuropsychologists
• Nutritional counselors
• Orthotic consultants
• Social services
• Specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapists
• Spiritual counselors

In addition to our multidisciplinary team of specialists, our program is complemented by state-of-the-art equipment, including:

• Advanced technology for hand and foot drop
• Car transfer simulator with adjustable height
• Functional neuromuscular electrical stimulation
• Progressive resistance strengthening
• Mobile arm support
• Upper extremity rehabilitation workstations
• Vision Coach to enhance visual function
• Wii Fit therapy

The TriStar Skyline Rehabilitation Unit is a 41-bed inpatient unit located on the third floor of TriStar Skyline Medical Center. There are 21 private and 20 semi-private beds, and each room includes an in-suite bathroom to meet all needs for your overnight stay. We have two gym spaces to accommodate particular needs, with one on the third floor and a second on the ground floor. Between our compassionate team and the advanced equipment we provide, our suite of physical therapy and rehabilitation services includes:

• 24-hour medical, rehabilitation nursing care and emergency care in a hospital setting
• Caregiver/family education and training
• Free patient assessment
• Home evaluations
• Neuropsychology services
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Psychiatry care provided in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Rehabilitation for chronic and acute conditions
• Speech therapy

Personalized programming built for you

Our programming is personalized for you and the people who care about you. Once we fully understand your particular case, we can offer some of the following personalized services:

• Diners Club for management of swallowing difficulties and implementation of adaptive eating equipment
• Equipment and education for life at home
• Family/caregiver training
• Stroke prevention education
• Stroke support group
• Vocational, family, financial and intimacy counseling

TriStar Skyline Rehabilitation does not treat patients who require ventilator assistance. The admitting physician decides on a case-by-case basis whether a patient's primary injury, illness and medical conditions are appropriate for admission.

Hours and frequency of services

Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services are available seven days per week between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.

The frequency of service depends on the individual needs of each patient. At a minimum, patients will see their attending physician three days per week and their physical, occupational or speech therapist(s) six days per week, and will receive daily nursing care. On average, our patients participate in three to four hours of therapy each day Monday through Friday and a lesser amount of therapy on Saturday and Sunday.

Admissions to our program begins with a referral to our admissions office at (615) 769-7338, where one of our rehabilitation specialists will begin a free evaluation to determine medical stability and appropriateness for admission. Our admission office will work with the referral source, insurance company, the physician and discharge planner to coordinate your admission to our facility.

Our Young Stroke Rehab Program

Having a stroke at a young age poses an array of unique challenges. You want your active lifestyle back. It is our goal to help you get there. It is why we have designed a highly specialized rehab program to help you meet your specific recovery goals. Rehabilitation does not reverse the brain damage caused by a stroke, but it can go far to help achieve the best possible outcome for long-term recovery. The Young Stroke Program is designed to address the demands of young stroke survivors. Every day, we will be doing our best to get you back to doing the things you love most.

Why people choose our program

We specialize in a rehab program based on what research shows is best for young stroke patients like you. Data shows that there are many benefits to our program including:

• 53 is average age of young stroke patients
• 16 days is average length of stay
• 85 percent of patients returned to home
• 90 percent of patients recommend our facility
• Tailored Clinical Pathway for our Young Stroke Program
• Therapy treatment designed to reintroduce use of technology into your day to day living

*This data based on the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehab and the Press Ganey 2019 annual report.

Why the Young Stroke Program could be right for you

Here are some of the amenities we provide to ensure make you feel at home during your visit:

• Family and Caregiver training. We consider the primary caregivers an important part of the rehabilitation team. Providing training throughout your stay is an important part of the recovery process.
• Personal, private rooms available
• Therapy treatment designed to reintroduce use of technology into your daily living
• Therapy sessions in real-life settings such as a simulated kitchen, bedroom, bath, laundry and various outdoor training environments
• Wi-Fi guest access

Visiting hours are from 6:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week. Please keep in mind that our patients are periodically in and out of their rooms throughout the day, particularly while receiving therapies and at meal times.

We are here to answer your questions. Give us a call at (615) 769-7300 for more information.