Located within Roper Hospital in downtown Charleston, Roper Rehabilitation Hospital is a 52-bed facility dedicated solely to rehabilitation and functional recovery.
The Rehabilitation Hospital features:
A treatment team approach to personalized rehabilitation
Rehabilitation physicians, nurses, neuropsychologist, medical social workers, physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapists
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 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
13 new private rooms recently opened Jan 2010 on the Rehabilitation Hospital’s third floor unit
For information about the services offered at Roper Rehabilitation Hospital please call (843) 724-2842.