Inpatient Rehabilitation
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.
Call (225) 387-7085 to speak with a member of our team.
Skilled Nursing Unit
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:
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Wound care
- 24-hr skilled nursing services
- Respiratory therapy
- IV antibiotics administration
- On-site lab, imaging and dialysis
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.
How do we compare?
Find out.
Skilled Care FAQ
Call (225) 387-7816 to speak with a member of our team.