Continuum of care
Choosing the right level of care
Most patients we serve move through more than one level of care. Because all three sit within one organization, transitions happen without a new intake, a new team, or a lost plan of care.
Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Extended, post-ICU hospitalization for medically complex patients who need daily physician oversight, ventilator weaning, dialysis, and complex wound care.
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A 30-bed rehabilitation hospital delivering at least three hours of intensive therapy per day for stroke, brain injury, amputation, spinal cord and orthopedic recovery.
Learn moreCBRFCommunity Based Residential Facilities
Family-style supportive homes for adults living with cognitive, neurological, and behavioral challenges who are ready to step down from hospital care.
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How the levels compare
| LTACHLong Term Acute Care Hospital | IRF / IPRInpatient Rehabilitation Hospital | CBRFCommunity Based Residential Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | Medically complex patients stepping down from an ICU who still need daily physician management. | Patients who can tolerate and benefit from three or more hours of intensive therapy per day. | Adults with cognitive, neurological, or behavioral needs who no longer require hospital care. |
| Typical length of stay | 25+ days, driven by clinical progress | 10–21 days, goal driven | Long term residency |
| Care intensity | Daily physician visits, 24/7 RN and respiratory therapy | Rehab physician oversight, 3 hours of therapy daily, 24/7 rehab nursing | 24-hour supervision, nursing oversight, behavioral supports |
| Commonly covered by | Medicare Part A, Medicaid, commercial plans | Medicare Part A, Medicaid, commercial plans | Medicaid waiver programs, county placements, private pay |
Coverage and length of stay vary by individual. Our admissions team verifies benefits before admission and reviews expectations with the patient and family.
Beyond the inpatient stay
Specialty programs and community clinics
Not everyone who needs us needs a hospital bed. These programs serve our inpatients, our CBRF residents, and the surrounding community.
Brain Injury & Neurobehavioral
Certified neurobehavioral and neurorehabilitation programming for acquired brain injury, disorders of consciousness, and behavioral challenges.
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Community clinic in Waterford for therapy, medical outpatient visits, physicals, wound care, and psychological evaluation.
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Outpatient counseling and psychotherapy with a licensed professional counselor, open to the Waterford community.
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One of Wisconsin's first all critical-care-paramedic ground units, plus non-emergent community transport.
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BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR/First Aid, and State of Wisconsin CBRF certification classes for teams and individuals.
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