The Mission of Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing (RHRW) is to provide compassionate, accessible, high-quality, cost-effective healthcare to the community; to promote health, to educate healthcare professionals and to participate in appropriate clinical research.
Accreditations
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit is accredited by:
- The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF) for our comprehensive integrated interdisciplinary rehabilitation program, and stroke, amputee, brain injury and spinal cord injury specialty programs.
- The Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Patients Served
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit provides services for patients with functional loss due to disabling injury or illness, including but not limited to:
- Amputation
- Arthritis
- Brain injury
- Degenerative, progressive neurological disorders
- Hip and knee replacements
- Hip fractures
- Multiple trauma
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Polyneuropathy
- Pulmonary
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke (CVA)
Payer Source
- Medicare: We accept Medicare and several managed Medicare plans. Medicare pays for the cost of inpatient rehabilitation provided you meet criteria at admission and during your stay. This is part of your hospital benefit under Medicare Part A. Our Medical Director will decide whether you meet these criteria. However, our decision is subject to Medicare review.
- Medicaid: We accept Medicaid and several managed Medicaid plans. The liaisons for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit and the case managers will verify your insurance and obtain any necessary authorizations prior to and throughout your stay.
- Private Insurance: Your benefits will be verified, and authorization obtained before your admission. Continued reviews with your insurance company will be completed throughout your stay in order to obtain continued authorization for your stay.
- Private Pay: If you are paying for the rehabilitation program privately, Patient Billing Services at the Hospital will contact you to provide assistance and information. A disclosure statement regarding your financial obligations, including transportation costs, will be provided prior to admission, as part of your decision-making process.
Our Commitment to You
It is the policy of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit that all team members will act in a manner consistent with the mission, philosophy, and operating policies of the program.
In accordance with these principles and policies, team members will:
- Show respect for the dignity of the individual whether patient, family member, co-worker, client or any other person.
- Provide the highest quality clinical and customer-related services.
- Demonstrate fairness and honesty in all interactions with the public.
- Adhere to professional codes and practice guidelines.
- Provide an accurate portrayal of the services and outcomes of the program.
- Be ethical in all marketing and public relations activities.
Total Patients
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit will address participation restrictions, psychological and behavioral status, and cultural diversity of every person served. In 2024, the Acute Rehabilitation Unit treated the following diagnoses:
| Orthopedic | 263 | 20.7% |
| Stroke | 293 | 23.9% |
| Other impairment | 169 | 13.7% |
| Neurologic | 142 | 11.1% |
| Brain Injury | 141 | 11.5% |
| Major Multiple Trauma | 59 | 4.8% |
| Amputation | 59 | 4.8% |
| Spinal Cord Injury | 43 | 3.5% |
| Cardiac | 59 | 4.8% |
Service Scope/Intensity
Patients admitted to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit must be able to tolerate three hours of therapy per day for five of seven days per week. Services will include at least two types of therapy. Services can include any or all of the following as needed (on-site unless otherwise indicated):
Available 24/7
- Rehabilitation Nursing
Available 7 days/week
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Pharmacy (onsite)
- Laboratory (onsite)
Available Monday-Friday
- Nutrition Services
- Neuropsychology & Rehab Psychology
- Care Coordinator (on-call on weekends)
Available As Needed
- Consulting physician care (onsite or offsite)
- Other services (in conjunction with Reading Hospital main campus)
- Orthotics/Prosthetics consultation and training
- Radiology – including x-ray & video fluoroscopy (onsite as needed 7 days/week)
- Chaplaincy Services (availability as needed)
While in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, an individualized treatment plan will be developed through an interdisciplinary team approach. Of course, the patient and family are part of the team and are involved in discharge planning and treatment decision-making.
Other considerations:
- Our program does not provide services to individuals who are:
- Ventilator-dependent
- In a coma
- The following conditions are considered on a case-by-case basis to determine if we are able to meet the special needs of these patients:
- Burns
- Adolescents between the age of 15-18
If it is determined that our services are unable to meet an individual’s needs, recommendations for alternative services will be made.
Length of Stay
Many factors influence the length of stay, including severity of injury, previous health status and medical complications. The rehabilitation team will determine your estimated length of stay after evaluating your condition.
For calendar year 2024, our average length of stay was 16.3 days, based on 1,228 patients that we served.
| Facility Average | National Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Length of Stay (days) | 16.3 | 12.8 |
Discharge Destination
The rehabilitation team will work with you and your family to help determine the best discharge environment for you, based on your needs at the time of discharge. If you are unable to return home, the team will assist you and your family in making alternative arrangements.
For 2024, 1,228 patients completed their rehabilitation program, and 71.3% of these patients were discharged to home or assisted living. Other discharge destinations are indicated below.
| Discharge Destination | Facility Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Home Setting | 71.3% | 81.2% |
| Skilled Nursing | 11.2% | 9.4% |
| Return to Hospital | 17.1% | 9.1% |
Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
| Quality | Facility Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers | 0.5% | 1% |
| Falls with Major Injury | 0.24% | 0.15% |
| Patient Satisfaction | Score | All Press Ganey Database |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Satisfaction | 95.04% | 92.30% |
| Likelihood to Recommend | 93.18% | 92.81% |
- Diagnostic Specific: Amputation
- 59 Total Patients
- Average Age: 62.3
- 4.8% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 16.2 12.3 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 79.7% 83.7% Skilled Nursing 5.1% 7.3% Return to Hospital 15.3% 10.0% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 1.7% 2.3% Functional Improvement* 40.4 43.5 - Diagnostic Specific: Brain Injury
- 141 Total Patients
- Traumatic: 83
- Non-traumatic: 58
- Average Age: 71.9
- 11.5% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 16.3 12.8 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 71.3% 81.2% Skilled Nursing 11.2% 9.4% Return to Hospital 17.1% 9% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 0.5% 1.0% Functional Improvement* 47.5 50.7 - 141 Total Patients
- Diagnostic Specific: Major Multiple Trauma
- 59 Total Patients
- Without brain or spinal cord injury: 26
- With brain or spinal cord injury: 33
- Average Age: 49.6
- 4.8% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 17.1 15 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 74.5% 81.3% Skilled Nursing 2.1% 10.4% Return to Hospital 23.4% 8.1% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 0% 0.7% Functional Improvement* 60.9 55.8 - 59 Total Patients
- Diagnostic Specific: Parkinson's Disease
- 48 Total Patients
- Average Age: 76.7
- 4% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 14.4 12.1 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 83.3% 83.3% Skilled Nursing 6.3% 7.2% Return to Hospital 10.4% 6.0% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 0% 1.0% Functional Improvement* 39.7 46.1 - Diagnostic Specific: Spinal Cord Injury
- 43 Total Patients
- Traumatic: 15
- Non-traumatic: 28
- Average Age: 68.7
- 3.5% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 23.6 15.7 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 65.1% 75.5% Skilled Nursing 14.0% 12.2% Return to Hospital 20.9% 11.6% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 0% 2.6% Functional Improvement* 49.4 51.7 - 43 Total Patients
- Diagnostic Specific: Stroke
- 293 Total Patients
- Average Age:73.2
- 23.9% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 19.2 14.8 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 64.8% 75.0% Skilled Nursing 17.7% 15.3% Return to Hospital 17.4% 9.5% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 0% 0.7% Functional Improvement* 43.4 45.5 - Diagnostic Specific: Neurologic
- 142 Total Patients
- Average Age: 71
- 11.1% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 15.4 12.3 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 75.4% 83.3% Skilled Nursing 9.2% 6.2% Return to Hospital 15.5% 10.1% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 0% 0.8% Functional Improvement* 43.4 51.8 - Diagnostic Specific: Orthopedic
- 263 Total Patients
- Average Age: 75.1
- 20.7% of Total Admissions
Facility Average National Average Length of Stay (days) 13.8 11.3 Discharge Destination Facility Average National Average Home Setting 80.2% 87.6% Skilled Nursing 8.7% 7.3% Return to Hospital 11.0% 4.9% Average Treatment Time
All patient programs are individually developed based on each patient’s unique needs. Program schedules may vary from patient to patient dependent upon diagnosis, estimated length of stay, activity tolerance, previous functional level, and functional goals. The discipline is based on your individual needs. There are some services, such as speech therapy or psychological services, that you may not need. Your physician, case manager, and therapists will discuss your individualized plan of care with you. Patients must be able to participate in three or more hours of therapy each day for at least five days per week.
1-2 hours/day:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
As Needed:
- Speech Therapy
- Psychological Services
180 Therapy minutes/day
Quality
One-on-one time spent with your therapists is time well spent. Our therapy services are tailored to your specific needs so that you can accomplish your goals faster. Your therapy time is focused on you alone and enhancing your functional improvement, with the goal of you leaving here feeling confident and ready to return home. The higher the functional improvement score, the better.*
Quality Facility Average National Average New or Worsened Pressure Ulcers 0.4% 1.0% Functional Improvement* 53.8 56.2