The Subacute Unit of Dearborn County Hospital, designed for short term stays, offers rehabilitative therapy and clinically complex nursing services.

Patients, referred to as residents, may stay in the Subacute Unit from several days to several weeks, depending on their needs.  Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants provide nursing care for the residents, while Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants offer rehabilitation services as needed.

The Unit bridges the gap between an acute hospital stay and going home and allows individuals to rehab close to home in a comfortable family oriented environment.

Many of the residents who utilize the Unit are orthopaedic patients who have undergone knee or hip replacements.  Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) patients, persons with complications from pneumonia, car accident victims and individuals with complex medical conditions also utilize the Subacute facility. 

The Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Departments provide one on one services for residents.  The Subacute has its own gymnasium equipment including parallel bars, simulated stair steps and exercise equipment such as ankle and arm weights and Swiss balls.

The Subacute Unit has 12 private resident rooms each with a flat screen television with cable, radio/cassette player and telephone.  The Unit has a TV with VCR and DVD player available in the Resident Day Room and a computer with internet access available for residents in the Dining/Activity Room. 

For more information or to arrange a tour of the Dearborn County Hospital Subacute Unit, please call 812-537-8432 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8432.