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Ironwood Health & Rehabilitation
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Points of Difference
Admissions accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Specialized Alzheimer's and Dementia Program

1 of 2 VA contracted facilities in South Bend

Board certified wound care physicians on staff

Therapy services available seven days a week

In-home evaluations completed by a therapist prior to discharging home to ensure a safe and successful return home

First follow up orthopedic appointments are accompanied by a therapist

Outpatient Therapy services available

Post Acute Neighborhood
Specialty neighborhood designed with the post acute resident's needs in mind. This neighborhood features private accommodations complete with electric beds, telephones, and flat screen TV's in each room. You can also enjoy a nice lounge for visiting with family and friends and a small dining room.

CareTracker
CareTracker is a unique data collection and reporting system that helps our team of healthcare professionals improve your quality of care. We are now able to have a clearer picture of your individual needs, desires and care plans.

Recovery Track  (Click Here for a Flyer)
Providing the appropriate level of care takes careful planning. Our Recovery Track program is designed by our team of healthcare professionals with you in mind. Recovery Track provides an outline of services and goals you can expect during the recovery process.

VitalStim® Therapy  
We’re proud to offer a new and effective therapy to reduce the pain and inconvenience of dysphagia. VitalStim® Therapy is the first proven treatment for dysphagia. Based on electrical stimulation to retrain throat muscles, VitalStim® is an active therapy that’s safe and effective. It’s the only therapy backed by compelling clinical data and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Accelerated Care Plus  (Click Here for a Brochure)
Accelerated Care Plus (ACP) is a modality driven rehab approach that provides clinical tools focusing on the complex medical needs of the elderly. ACP uses a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to provide safe, non-invasive, drug-free treatment interventions. This treatment approach uses state of the art physical agent modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stim, and infrared therapy as an adjunct to traditional treatment, in order to more efficiently and comprehensively rehab our geriatric patients. Specific programs include, but are not limited to,: Stroke Rehabilitation, Incontinence, Wound Care, Falls and Balance, Contracture Management, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Joint Replacement, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

Active Life Transitions Unit - ALTU  (Click Here for a Brochure)
Active Life Transitions is an innovative therapy program where each person is put in charge of his or her own recovery.  With our guidance, support and expertise, patients have the strength and confidence to return home quickly.  Our Active Life Transitions Unit features state-of-the-art therapy equipment, a Guest Services Coordinator and spacious private and semi-private rooms.  A personalized rehabilitation plan provides a visual representation of the patient’s progress during their stay, and we offer training and tips on how to continue the rehabilitation process at home.
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