[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by simplesimonsaid

More hospital place for initial treatment would be a better start.
Rehab not much use if getting good treatment is a problem.
Cart, horse!

Encompass Heath is the largest rehabilitation hospital owner/operator in the U.S. Asking them to change businesses doesn't seem likely to succeed.

Also, it would be nice to see what the demand for rehab is. I suspect Encompass already knows & there is enough demand to justify the facility.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by simplesimonsaid

More hospital place for initial treatment would be a better start.
Rehab not much use if getting good treatment is a problem.
Cart, horse!

You do understand why rehab is critical in retirement community. One falls breaks a hip, hospital stay is days. If patients does not have a person to provide care at home, rehab is the best resource. Same with stroke, and other surgeries. Usually spouse is as old as patient, and not able to take care of patient due to size, weight or spouse’s health. Many times the patient is a widower, and rehab is much needed contingency plan until patient able to care for themselves.

Rehab has nothing to do with treatment, outcome, or unforeseen circumstances. It’s about getting a patient back to a quality of life, to return to their home. If rehab doesn’t work because damage is too extensive (such as a stroke) then an alternative living may be their only option, after rehab