Mercy has begun accepting patients at a new rehabilitation unit inside Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas that helps adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability due to injury or illness.
The unit is being operated under a management agreement with Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services.
The 22-bed inpatient unit features all private rooms for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic surgery, and other conditions.
“We’re very pleased to be opening this unit, which will offer families in Northwest Arkansas a place where loved ones recovering after hospital stays can begin to rebuild their skills and function in a supportive healthcare environment,” said Eric Pianalto, president of Mercy Hospital.
An interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other health professionals will design a treatment plan to help a patient restore lost ability and function. Intensive monitoring and therapy help patients regain skills more quickly in a safe, controlled environment. The goal is to support patients while they recover, so they can return home and resume normal activities.