Inpatient rehabilitation involves both the patient and his or her family in a treatment program that takes into account all of the physical and cognitive changes that have taken place, as well as the information the patient and family need to prepare for the future.  Our 20-bed, secured care unit is home to a program that treats not only brain injury but also patients with stroke (under age 65) and diagnoses including encephalitis and anoxia.

Closed-circuit cameras, bed alarms and specialized beds ensure safety.  The unit includes a large therapy gym, a transitional living apartment with full kitchen, a recreation/classroom for adolescents, accessible bathrooms, private treatment rooms and a computer lab.

Shepherd's approach to inpatient rehabilitation is holistic and includes specialization in:

The family's role in rehabilitation is critical, and Shepherd works to find low or no-cost temporary lodging for family members who live outside driving distance of the Center.  As recovery progresses, a patient enters the post-acute phase and may make the transition to Shepherd Center's day or residential programs.

In addition, through the Marcus Community Bridge Program at Shepherd Center, our experts help you make sure that the skills you learn during rehabilitation are applied at home and in the community. They also help coordinate your equipment needs, arrange for follow-up care and assist with back-to-work or back-to-school goals.  This free service is provided to all inpatients at Shepherd Center for up to one year following discharge.