Baton Rouge General has a fully accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit
and has two licensed skilled nursing units that enhance and restore functional
ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities
following an acute injury or illness. Our staff provides individualized
patient-centered care with the goal of optimizing physical independence.
Conditions Treated:
Neurological Disorders
Stroke (CVA)
Traumatic/Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Peripheral Nerve Injury
Degenerative Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease
Gullain-Barre Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Other progressive neurological impairments
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Trauma
Hip Fractures
Joint Replacements
Other Conditions
Voice Disorders
Amputations
Cardiopulmonary Disorders
Stuttering
Swallowing Difficulty
How is a patient referred for inpatient rehabilitation?
Patients can be referred for an inpatient rehabilitation stay by their
doctor, home health nurse or therapist or family member who feels our
services could be beneficial.
Our Skilled Care Unit combines inpatient rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled
nursing care, enabling our patients to regain their mobility. Working
collaboratively to address their physical and emotional healing, our skilled
staff provides an environment that maximizes quality of life.
Services Provided:
24-hr skilled nursing services
IV antibiotics administration
Occupational therapy
On-site lab, imaging and dialysis
Physical therapy
Respiratory therapy
Speech therapy
Wound care
How is a patient referred for skilled care?
Patients can be referred for skilled care by their doctor, home health
nurse or therapist or family member who feels our services could be beneficial.
