Admissions
LifeCare Hospitals care for medically complex patients in need of both acute medical care and therapy services. If the answer to one or more of the following questions is yes, the patient may be eligible for admission to a LifeCare hospital.
- Does the patient have multiple system failures?
- Is the patient dependent on a ventilator?
- Is the patient in need of intensive wound care?
- Is the patient too medically unstable for transfer to a lower level of care, such as a nursing home or rehab hospital?
- Is the patient's rehabilitation compromised by acute medical issues?
- Is the patient in the intensive care unit?
Referrals
LifeCare Hospitals accept patient referrals from a variety of sources including family physicians, specialists, case managers, social workers, home health agencies, nursing homes or personal care homes. A patient or family member can also directly request a consultation with any of our professionals.
Once a referral is made, we will work closely with you, your family physician, specialist, and your insurance plan to coordinate the admission process. We invite family members and healthcare professionals to tour our facilities at any time.
Click here for more information about making a referral to a LifeCare facility.
