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Stroke Rehabilitation
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
has long been regarded as one of the premier rehabilitation
facilities in the United States. Our superior patient outcomes,
techniques, vast array of services and advanced treatments
have led U.S. News & World Report to consistently rank
Rancho as one of the top rehabilitation centers in the
United States. Our Stroke Program provides comprehensive in-patient
and out-patient rehabilitation services.
This program focuses on helping patients reach
their highest level of function and independence so they may
return successfully to their homes, to the
community and to employment.
High Level of Expertise
Few medical centers can match the level of expertise
in treating stroke patients that can be found at Rancho Los
Amigos. The Jacquelin Perry Institute is a state-of-the-art
treatment facility. The comprehensive interdisciplinary
team is comprised of highly qualified professionals with
expertise in stroke rehabilitation. Care is directed by medical
specialists in neurology and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Treatment programs are individualized according to the patient’s
needs and may include specialists in rehabilitation
nursing, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology,
audiology, social work, psychology and neuropsychology, recreation therapy,
dietary and case management. Initial therapy goals and lengths of stay are
decided upon during New Patient Rounds and updated weekly at the Team
Conferences.
The patient’s medical progress is monitored by internists and specialty
consultants in neurology, cardiology, pulmonary and orthopaedic surgery, to
provide complete diagnostic and treatment services.
The philosophy of Rancho Los Amigos recognizes the necessity of family
participation in the rehabilitation process. Family involvement in therapy
sessions, family conferences, home visits, and reading materials are all crucial
to the patient’s rehabilitation program. A major focus of the team is a strong
education program for patients and their families to reduce risk of recurrence
of stroke and re-hospitalization. The team is prepared to provide care for
patients with various multi-lingual and cultural backgrounds.
After discharge from the medical center, patients are followed in the Stroke
Clinic to evaluate how they are functioning in their new environment and to
discuss additional rehabilitation goals or medical issues. Appropriate patients
continue to be followed in out-patient therapy.
For more information, please contact:
Stroke Rehabilitation Program
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
7601 East Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
Telephone: (562) 401-7668
Page last updated January 1, 2011
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