Sub-Acute Care and Rehabilitation

Medicare generally does not cover long term custodial care. However, Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing care following a hospital stay. Skilled nursing facilities may be covered short term after a hospital stay, while longer stays in a nursing facility usually require other payment sources. Families often explore Medicaid, private insurance, or long term care insurance for coverage.

Patients recovering from surgery, serious illness, or injury who are medically stable but still require skilled nursing, therapy sessions, and close monitoring often qualify. Sub-acute care is ideal for patients recovering from acute hospital care who need continued support but cannot yet manage at home independently.

Sub-acute care includes a range of rehabilitation services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Respiratory therapists may also be involved for patients with respiratory needs, and innovative options like Virtual Reality Therapy at AristaCare Abingdon can further support functional recovery. Complex wound care and other specialized treatments are provided to address chronic conditions and promote healing.

Our interdisciplinary team collaborates to create personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s medical condition, therapy needs, recovery goals, and, when appropriate, their cultural background through culturally respectful programs at AristaCare. These plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted to ensure quality care and optimal outcomes throughout the patient’s stay.

Family involvement is strongly encouraged to support emotional well-being and prepare patients for discharge. Families can participate in therapy sessions, communicate with the care team, and help create a supportive home environment for the patient’s transition.

The length of stay varies depending on the patient’s condition and progress but typically ranges from a few days to several weeks. Our team works closely with patients and families to plan for a safe and timely transition back home or to long-term care if needed, including specialized options such as Nostalgia Park senior memory care programs for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.