Kindred Hospital Louisville Subacute Unit offers specialized care for patients who require short-term comprehensive inpatient medical attention and rehabilitation. Located within Kindred Hospital Louisville on the third floor, the Subacute Unit consists of 47 beds and serves individuals who find themselves in the transitional phase between hospital care and home. These patients often have an acute illness, injury, or a period of decline in a chronic disease that makes them not yet ready to return home but no longer in need of the more intensive services provided at a hospital level. The unit focuses on supporting recovery and regaining independence, preparing each patient for a successful transition to their next level of care.
The Subacute Unit is structured to meet the complex needs of patients facing a range of medical challenges. Many individuals arriving at this unit have been treated for conditions like respiratory failure, complex wounds, sepsis, stroke, or congestive heart failure—sometimes in combination with ongoing health issues such as diabetes or COPD. Treatments administered in the unit can include mechanical ventilators, dialysis, IV therapy, and other specialized medical interventions tailored to the needs of each patient. The facility’s clinical team provides care around the clock, ensuring timely medical attention and monitoring through every stage of the recovery process.
Positioned in the Original Highlands neighborhood, the Subacute Unit benefits from its proximity to downtown Louisville, Cherokee Park, and a variety of shops and restaurants, allowing visiting family members and loved ones convenient access to nearby amenities. The setting is designed to support both the comfort and clinical needs of its residents, offering a path to healing in a supportive environment. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary coordination, the care staff in the Subacute Unit collaborates closely with attending physicians to develop integrated care plans that address both immediate and longer-term goals for each patient, fostering the best possible outcomes during their stay.