Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing

Accredited Rehabilitation Facility

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission. Our Stroke, Brain Injury, Amputee, and Spinal Cord Programs are also CARF-accredited.

Accreditation by CARF is evidence that Reading Hospital strives to improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service delivery – creating a foundation for continuous quality improvement and consumer satisfaction. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

Acute Rehabilitation Unit

We're equipped with a 61-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit offering comprehensive intense inpatient services that typically include three hours of therapy a day for at least five days a week. Our goal is to return all individuals to the highest level of functional independence. Our physical medicine and rehabilitation providers work collaboratively with nurses, rehab certified nurses, care coordinators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to develop a rehabilitation program that's right for you. 

Serving patients with the following conditions: 

Acute Rehabilitation Admission Criteria

In order to be admitted to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, the patient must meet all the following requirements: 

• Need at least two forms of therapy in an inpatient setting
• Be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days a week
• Be medically stable
• Have potential to improve functional or achieve independence
• Require ongoing medical management and nursing care
• Be willing to follow the discharge plan developed jointly by the interdisciplinary team with the patient

Brain Injury Unit

Our 11-bed secured rehabilitation unit provides specialized care for patients with traumatic and acquired brain injuries. The Brain Injury Unit team, is comprised of the area's finest physicians and neuropsychologist who maintain special certification and training in brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and musculoskeletal conditions. The most unique attributes of our program are the nursing and therapy staff earning advanced certification in the rehabilitation and neuroscience field – as well as being CARF accredited.

Brain Injury Unit Admission Criteria

A minimum of three hours of therapy per day, five days per week. Therapy is also provided on Saturdays and Sundays according to your needs. Care coordinators work with you family to discuss progress and assist with plans for discharge. Your family or caregiver may be asked to participate in therapy sessions, family education, home evaluations or community re-entry activities.

Transitional Sub-Acute Unit

A skilled team of board-certified physicians and health professionals has been selected, trained, and certified unlike any other post-acute staff to bring together the best and the brightest support. Our team includes an internal medicine physician, nurses, care coordinators, occupational therapist, physician therapist, speech therapists, and dietitians. Together, this team develops an individualized plan for treatment.

Transitional Sub-Acute Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit, the patient must meet all of the following requirements:

• Need daily skilled nursing care and/or specialized therapy
• Have had a prior acute hospitalization of 72 hours or more (unless waived by payor source)
• Be medically stable
• Require inpatient services, rather than home health or outpatient services
• Be willing to follow the discharge plan developed by the interdisciplinary team with the patient