At the Roper Rehabilitation Hospital we help individuals whose functional abilities are altered by debilitating illness or injury. Our staff is dedicated to helping patients and their families overcome the challenges that result from these illnesses or injuries.   Our rehabilitation team helps patients reach the highest level of independence possible. We focus on physical, emotional, social and verbal skills needed to function at home, work, and in the community.

The Rehabilitation Hospital features:

• A treatment team approach to personalized rehabilitation
  
• Rehabilitation Physicians, Nurses, Neuropsychologist, Medical Social Workers, Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Recreational therapies
  
• Hospital within a hospital setting for immediate access to testing, diagnosis and treatment of other conditions
  
• Community Re-entry Program where patients practice new skills during supervised outings in the community
  
• Stroke Recovery Program
  
• Real Life Room for practical application of real life physical barriers.  Features a car to practice transfers, steps, a ramp and curb cut to practice ambulation and wheelchair skills.
• Fully equipped kitchen and laundry room to work on ADL's (Activities of Daily Living)
• A treatment gym, activity room, and dining room
• Patient rooms with accessible furnishings, including cabinets, closets, and "roll under" sink and counter
• Monthly support group meetings for amputation and stroke

For information about the services offered at Roper St. Francis Rehabilitation Hospital please call 724-2837.