Inpatient Services and Programs
Chestnut Hill Hospital offers a wide range of inpatient programs, services and diagnostic testing in a warm, comfortable and secure environment. Patient rooms are private, visiting hours are unrestricted, and there is no minimum age requirement for visitors. CHRH's board certified physiatrists and staff members work with patients' primary care physicians to provide continuity of care. After leaving the Hospital, patients continue to receive therapy and,support services on an outpatient basis. Inpatient programs and services include:

Services
  • Physiatry
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Therapeutic recreation
  • Speech-language pathology/audiology
  • Rehabilitation and geriatric nursing
  • Case management
  • Electrodiagnosis and nerve conduction studies
  • Spasticity management (including motor/nerve blocks)
  • Psychological counseling
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Family and patient teaching, education and support
  • Pet therapy
  • Respite care available on campus

Programs

  • Stroke, amputee, arthritis and orthopaedic programs
  • Prosthetic and orthotic program
  • Wheelchair program
  • Integrated wound care program
  • Aphasia program
  • Driver assessment
  • Home evaluation and equipment
  • Subacute medical care with rehab needs
  • Subacute rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic Unit
  • Neurology unit

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Outpatient Services and Programs
Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital offers a complete spectrum of programs and services for outpatients. These include:

  • Physiatry
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Psychological services
  • Spasticity management (including motor/nerve blocks)
  • Speech-language pathology/audiology (including aphasia program)
  • Stroke, orthopaedic, arthritis and amputee programs
  • Prosthetic and orthotic program
  • Wheelchair program
  • Aquatic therapy
  • Pediatric program
  • Lymphedema program
  • Vestibular program
  • Hand program
  • Sports injury management
  • Driver assessment
  • Integrated wound care program
  • SAFE program (Senior Activity and Functional Evaluation)
  • WorkForce program (evaluation and treatment of acute and chronically injured workers)
  • Medically supervised yoga program
  • Van service (wheelchair-accessible)

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Subacute Rehabilitation Services
Subacute rehabilitation services are primarily for patients who do not need or cannot tolerate more intense and comprehensive inpatient therapies and treatments.

Subacute care generally serves as a bridge for two types of patients. It fills the gap between the acute care hospital and the rehabilitation facility for patients who need medical rehabilitation but are not ready to begin a full, comprehensive rehabilitation program. However, these patients do not require acute care hospital services.

Subacute care also helps patients who have progressed beyond needing a full, comprehensive rehabilitation program. However, these patients still require some additional rehabilitation support and services that cannot be provided solely on an outpatient basis. All of the many services provided to inpatients and outpatients are also provided to subacute rehabilitation patients but at varying degrees depending on each person's needs.

Comprehensive services include:

  • Nutrition prescription and management
  • Geriatric and restorative nursing
  • Intravenous therapies
  • Hyperalimentation
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Therapeutic recreation
  • Case management
  • Medical management of decubitus ulcer wound care
  • Physical restoration (low intensity) for patients with cancer, orthopaedic injuries, cardiovascular and neurological problems or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Catheter care and intermittent catherization
  • Patient/ family teaching

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Community Health Education Programs
Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital advocates the prevention of disabling injuries and illness and provides support to people with disabilities by actively participating in a wide range of programs in the community. These include:

  • Stroke club
  • Parkinson's disease support group and exercise program
  • Multiple sclerosis support group
  • AIM (Arthritis Information and Management) club
  • Amputee group
  • Diabetes education and support group
  • 55 Plus & Fit exercise program; 65 Plus & Fit exercise program
  • Family caregiver support group
  • Medically supervised yoga program
  • Speakers bureau
  • Health and fitness screenings

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