The Orthopedic Program at Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation provides special orthopedic care for patients who have undergone total joint replacements, a hip fracture or experienced orthopedic trauma.

The Amputee Program provides special care for patients who have an amputation due to injury or disease and are needing to improve physical abilities and/or adaptations to the environment Our specialized equipment, along with the clinical expertise of our physiatrist, rehab nurses, and therapists assist each patient with recovery and returning functional movement.

Once admitted to the Blessing Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, you will be evaluated by a team of therapists and examined by specially trained rehab nurses. During your stay, be assured we measure your progress using an inter-disciplinary approach where the physicians, nurses and therapists are in constant communication to develop and deliver the best possible care.

Throughout rehab, you will have the ability to access Blessing’s room service for nutrition needs, provided around your therapy times.

Prior to your discharge, you and your caregiver will have the opportunity to personally work with the therapists, nurses and discharge planner to assist your caregiver in ways to best meet your healing needs. For example, the nurse will discuss medications and answer questions you might have. The therapists will show your caregiver specially the best way to work with you once you leave the inpatient rehab unit. The discharge planner will work with you to coordinate services you will need after discharge.

Diagnostic Averages (October 2022 - September 2023)

Orthopedics

  Blessing National
Average Age 77 70
Avg. Length of Stay 15 13
Male 34% 43%
Female 66% 57%
Functional Change    
     Self Care 11% 13%
     Mobility 16% 15%
     Walking 12% 14%
     Wheelchair 5% 4%
Discharge Location    
     Home 76% 78%
     Long Term Care 22% 14%
     Acute Care 2% 7%

Number of Patients with Orthopedic or Amputee Injury: 119
Average Number of Treatment Hours Each Day: 2.22
97% of our patients gave Inpatient Rehabilitation a Favorable Rating for all diagnosis