How Susan found her way back after a traumatic brain injury
Susan was recovering from a knee surgery when a sudden fall left her with a fractured skull and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). After a week in acute care, she and her family were faced with a choice: home health care, a skilled nursing facility or inpatient rehabilitation.
They chose inpatient rehabilitation at Encompass Health, where she received the daily, focused therapy she needed to rebuild her strength, mobility and independence.
Today, Susan is walking without assistive devices and spending time outdoors with her family.
“The acute care I received at the hospital saved my life, but Encompass Health and the rehab here saved my soul.” — Susan
Choosing the right level of care matters
Many families assume home health or skilled nursing offers the same level of rehabilitation as inpatient rehabilitation. The reality is very different — intensity and coordination of care can change outcomes.
Inpatient rehabilitation at Encompass Health provides:
- At least three hours of therapy a day, five days a week
- 24/7 nursing care with frequent physician visits*
- A full therapy team of physical, occupational and speech therapists
- Support for returning to your community with clear goals focused on your unique needs
*We provide access to independent physicians.
“It was one of the best decisions my family made for my recovery.” — Susan
Why choose Encompass Health
Recovering from a complex illness, injury or surgery takes a team that will listen to your unique goals and work with you to achieve them. At Encompass Health Mechanicsburg, we work with patients to help them regain their highest level of independence.
How we support recovery
Physical therapy
Rebuild strength and improve overall mobility
Occupational therapy
Relearn skills needed for daily living
Speech therapy
Improve language, memory and executive function
Start your recovery at our Mechanicsburg hospital