Rehabilitation Hospital

Who We Are, What We Do

Conveniently located inside Lee Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to rebuilding lives and renewing hope.

Our 60-bed hospital provides thorough, professional and modern treatments for neurological and orthopedic injuries as well as emotional support to help your recovery.

Your doctor may recommend inpatient rehabilitation with our highly trained team that includes physicians, psychologists, nurses, therapists and care managers.

Location Details

Rehabilitation Hospital

2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Phone number (239) 343-3900 View Details

Rehabilitation Hospital Additional Resources

Rehabilitation Hospital Admission, Transition, and Discharge Criteria

Rehabilitation Hospital Brain Injury Program

Rehabilitation Hospital Comprehensive Program

Rehabilitation Hospital Stroke Program

Rehabilitation Hospital Insurance, Estimates, and Cost

Rehabilitation Hospital Frequently Asked Questions

Patient Diagnosis

Patients typically referred to the Rehabilitation Hospital’s acute inpatient rehabilitation program include those with a diagnosis of:

Stroke
Neurological disorder
Brain injury
Spinal cord disorder/injury
Amputation
Multiple injuries due to trauma
Certain orthopedic conditions, such as hip fractures

If you are admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation program, we will schedule at least three hours of therapy therapy a day including physical, occupational and speech therapy for a minimum of five days a week.

On average, patients stay in the inpatient rehabilitation program for 13 days with the goal of returning home.

With focused help and coordinated care, we will help you regain your independence and improve your quality of life.

Accreditation and Certification

The Rehabilitation Hospital holds a specialty certification in stroke and brain injury management for adults and is a member of the Lee Health trauma team.

Services Provided:

Lee Health's Rehabilitation Hospital offers a variety of condition-specific treatment programs & services designed to speed recovery regain the highest level of functioning. The recommended course of treatment is based on the unique needs of each patient.

Treatments & Services available within hospital:

Dietary Services
Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Neuropsychology
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Speech/Language Pathology
Care Management and Social Work
Wound Care
Lymphedema
Pharmacy
Home Evaluations
Rehabilitation Nursing
Dialysis
Medical Nutrition Therapy (TPN, Tube feed)
Spasticity Management
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
Laboratory
Pastoral Care/ Chaplain Services
Dysphagia/ Cognitive Rehabilitation
Multiple Medical Specialties/ Medical Consultative Services
Peer Support

Treatments and Services provided by Referral:

Audiology
Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program
Substance Misuse Counseling
Driver Rehabilitation
Environmental modification
Orthotics
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation Engineering
Visual Assessment/ Ophthalmology
Homebound School
Vocational Rehab

Referrals are accepted from Lee Health, other acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community physicians.

It happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. At that point, patients can either suffer from an ischemic stroke or a hemorrhagic stroke. “An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood vessel is blocked therefore depriving the brain of oxygen and nutrients. This kind of stroke accounts for about 85 percent of strokes.

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when there’s bleeding inside the brain, usually from a ruptured blood vessel. This kind of stroke accounts for about 15-20 percent of strokes,” said Dr. Bryant Vuong, a physiatrist with Lee Health.

Regardless of the type of stroke, patients typically need to undergo inpatient rehabilitation. “This involves an interdisciplinary team which is comprised of a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a speech therapist, a psychologist, certified nursing, and care managers,” he said.

Patients normally stay in the hospital for 13 days after a stroke—during that time they will do three hours of therapy a day. “The goals or inpatient rehabilitation is to safely discharge a patient home and reintegrate back into the community,” said Dr. Vuong.

But even after returning home, doctors say, patients may still need additional care and therapy to fully recover from a stroke. “After the first stroke, a person is at risk of having another stroke. So it’s very important to continue with physical examination with a specialist like a neurologist or a rehab physician or your primary care physician,” he said.

Regular physical activity, a healthy diet, and abstaining from smoking and alcohol can help to lower your risk for a stroke.

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Rehabilitation Hospital

Who We Are, What We Do

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