MOVE. GROW. LIVE. INPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT RECOVERY PARTNER. You do have a choice when it comes to inpatient rehabilitation, and the decision you make can make all the difference. At the Rehabilitation Center At Southern Regional, we know successful rehabilitation takes more than just clinical knowledge and technology. It takes dedicated professionals, proven therapies, family involvement and a warm, friendly atmosphere of support. That s exactly what you ll find at The Rehabilitation Center At Southern Regional.
WHAT IS THE REHABILITATION CENTER AT SOUTHERN REGIONAL? It s a special inpatient unit for patients who aren t ready to go home and need intensive therapy and nursing care. Many of the people who come here have experienced one of the following: Stroke Spinal cord injury Amputation Congenital deformity Major multiple traumas Arthritis in multiple joints that limits activity Burns Complicated joint replacements Neurological disorder Brain injury Fractured hip WHO IS IT FOR? It s for those who have a diagnosed medical condition that limits their ability to perform normal, daily activities, such as eating, dressing, walking, speaking, bathing, grooming, remembering, etc. It s limited to those patients with a medical need to be the hospital and receive therapy and rehabilitation nursing services. One other thing: you must be motivated to receive and benefit from a minimum of three hours of therapy for at least five days a week. It s work. But it s work that helps you get back to living your life.
A BETTER ENVIRONMENT FOR SUCCESS. The minute you enter our facility, you ll notice some real differences. For one thing, The Rehabilitation Center At Southern Regional is one of the premier rehabilitation facilities in metro Atlanta. Each private room is spotless, well-appointed and inviting. More importantly, there s a positive attitude around here that s contagious. You ll feel it immediately, and it s what makes The Rehabilitation Center At Southern Regional such a remarkable place for recovery. A TEAM THAT S TOTALLY ON YOUR SIDE. Our team approach to rehabilitation includes all these people working closely together to help you recover: Physicians Rabilitation nurses Unit assistants Physical therapists Occupational therapists Speech therapists Social worker Case Manager Dietician Psychologist Chaplain Every member of our team is dedicated to one goal: helping you regain your independence. These friendly, highly-trained professionals take a personal interest in your progress. They work together to implement a plan developed specifically to help you recover. Their positive attitude and upbeat approach keeps you moving forward. Not surprisingly, many of our patients make very real progress faster than they ever imagined. A FULL-SERVICE HOSPITAL JUST A FEW FEET AWAY. Since our patients come to us directly from hospital stays, it s always possible that they may need a hospital quickly. Rest assured that all the resources of Southern Regional Medical Center are literally seconds away if you should ever need them.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN REHAB HERE. (Hint: it s different from a typical hospital stay.). HOW LONG YOU LL BE HERE. That, of course, depends on your individual diagnosis and needs. A typical maneuver in and out of a regular bed. They also learn how to successfully complete normal household activities, such as navigating the kitchen and YOU WANT TO GET BACK TO YOUR LIFE. WE RE READY TO HELP. The Rehabilitation Center At Southern Regional is here to help you make a successful transition back to life at home. That means you won t be lying in bed all day as you might during a typical hospital stay. stay lasts a couple of weeks or more. Your first day: After settling in and getting comfortable in your room, you ll meet with a therapists who will evaluate what you can and can t do at this point. This laundry room. It s all part of getting back to life! Family and friends? Of course! Your family and other important people in your life play a critical role in your recovery. As your cheerleading Everything about The Rehabilitation Center At Southern Regional is designed to help our patients get back to doing the normal things people generally take for granted in everyday life. You ll be up doing normal things a little at a time. You ll dress in your own clothes. Eat meals in a pleasant information, as well as your medical records, will be used to develop a rehabilitation plan that addresses your specific needs. section, they are welcome to visit you and lend their support during your stay here. It may take a little time and it may be a challenging journey. But it s one that s well worth the effort. dining room with other rehab patients. And have scheduled therapy throughout the day. Here are some things you ll need to bring with you: Loose fitting street clothes. Socks and non-skid shoes (sneakers are a good choice). Personal grooming items such as your toothbrush, hair brush, shaver, make-up, dentures, etc. Any adaptive equipment used at home in the past, such as a walker What s that kitchen and bedroom doing there? Our specially designed therapy area includes a therapy gym as well as an apartment with familiar things you d find at home. All your therapy will be done in your own clothes and your own safe, comfortable walking shoes. Depending on their diagnosis, our patients often need to learn how to While visiting hours are generous (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), it s important that your family and friends remember that you re here to participate in therapy and work in their visits around those times. Family members will sometimes be asked to attend therapy sessions so they can learn skills necessary to help you once you leave the Center. If you are looking for the best rehab facility for you or a loved one, consider this. The Rehabilitation Center offers you: A beautiful facility Spacious private rooms A warm, supportive environment A comprehensive approach to rehab Effective therapy using up-to-date equipment A convenient location just off I-75 A full-service hospital just down the hall Proven success! or cane. Eye glasses and hearing aids if needed. Medical insurance cards. Advanced directive (if you have one). We even make the transition from the hospital to rehab easy for you. Just call our Admissions Coordinator at 770-897-7318 or the nurses station at 770-897-7300.
THE DOCTOR IS IN. The Rehabilitation Center at Southern Regional has its own highly qualified Medical Director who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Our Medical Director oversees the care of all our patients so you ll see her almost every day during your rehab stay. Other doctors on staff at Southern Regional Medical Center are available as needed. I had no idea what would happen after breaking my hip, said Rehabilitation Center patient Maxine, But my therapists kept me so busy I didn t have time to dwell on it. Maxine is extremely enthusiastic about The Rehabilitation Center At Southern Regional. I JUST LOVE THAT PLACE AND EVERYONE IN IT. THEY FIND SUCH FUN WAYS TO TEACH YOU HOW TO DO THINGS. After going home, Maxine continued to come back for outpatient treatment. I ve been to other hospitals but they re not like Southern Regional, she confided. You can t walk down any hall here without someone smiling and speaking to you. And my therapist has me doing things I never dreamed I could do. Ashli Alexander, MD Medical Director
DIRECTIONS Traveling south on Interstate 75: Take exit 235 and turn right at the first light onto Upper Riverdale Road. Southern Regional Medical Center is approximately 1/2 mile on the right. Traveling north on Interstate 75: Take exit 235 and turn left at the first light, right at the second light, and go straight through the third light onto Upper Riverdale Road. Southern Regional Medical Center is approximately 1/2 mile on the right. From Georgia Highway 85: Turn east onto Valley Hill Road, go straight through two lights and bear left at the third light onto Upper Riverdale Road. Southern Regional Medical Center is approximately one mile on the right. Once inside the hospital: To reach the Rehabilitation Center, take the B elevators to the third floor. 11 Upper Riverdale Road, SW Riverdale, Georgia 30274 Phone: 770-991-8000 southernregional.org