East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care provides skilled rehabilitation and long-term care services in a bright and accommodating 50-bed unit. This facility stands out as the only skilled care unit in the region that is directly connected to an acute care hospital, allowing patients immediate access to comprehensive in-house services such as emergency care, respiratory therapy, radiology, laboratory, and various outpatient services. The unit is designed to offer individualized, post-hospital care, particularly for patients who need additional support before returning to their daily routines at home.
Patients in the long-term care unit benefit from an interdisciplinary, holistic approach tailored to their unique interests, abilities, and needs. The care team works collaboratively with each patient to define shared goals and develop a personalized plan of care. This plan addresses all aspects of treatment including individualized therapy regimens, medication management, wound care, nutrition, and support from physician visits, nursing staff, social services, dietary counseling, and recreational therapy. Specialized therapies, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology, are provided based on each patient's recovery needs, ensuring well-rounded rehabilitative support. For those who require it, hospice care is also available.
East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care is committed to a proactive strategy in patient wellness and recovery. The average patient stay is 20 days or less, and the vast majority—at least 90%—of skilled rehabilitation patients successfully transition back to their homes. The facility maintains a return to hospital rate of less than 10%, which is notably lower than the industry average, highlighting the effectiveness and quality of care provided. As patients prepare to leave the unit, the team works closely with home health services and arranges follow-up appointments, ensuring seamless continuity of care during the transition back to the community. The staff also maintains check-ins with patients once they are at home to monitor progress and offer ongoing support.
The commitment at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care centers on holistic recovery and empowering patients to achieve their maximum recovery and independence. The combination of highly coordinated care, exceptional therapeutic and medical services, and a compassionate team has established the unit as a trusted choice for patients seeking quality long-term care. Their guiding standard, "The Best Way Home is through Our Doors," reflects the facility's dedication to supporting every patient on the journey to wellness and reintegration into daily life.