Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Admission Criteria

- Patients admitted to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit must
be medically stable and have recovered from the acute phase
of their illness or injury. However, they must still require
24-hour professional care and comprehensive rehabilitation.
- Patients must be able to participate in a minimum of three
hours of therapy a day. In addition, they must have the ability
to learn new activities and build upon this learning.
- Patients must be referred to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit through St. Anthony’s Medical Center or another hospital or sub-acute facility.
A physician must order rehabilitation services at the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. However, referrals or inquiries from other hospitals, community resources, family members and concerned friends are welcome. For information, call 314.525.7226.
For information or a physician referral, please call 800.554.9550 or visit our online physician referral.
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