Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
When getting back home quickly and achieving the best recovery possible are your goals, where you receive your rehabilitation therapy matters.
Inpatient rehabilitation helps people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopaedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma.
The Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at EAMC-Lanier has been ranked in the top 10 percent of rehabilitation hospitals nationally by Uniform Data Systems (UDS). Our top-performer designation is based on our ranking in the top deciles of UDS for the Medical rehabilitation program evaluation model for more than 800 facilities, a report card for rehabilitation settings. Click here to learn more.
The Inpatient Rehab Difference
We know that making the decision about where you receive your next level of care can be confusing – especially with so many different options to consider. When you choose inpatient rehabilitation, you will be cared for by a team that understands your individual situation and shares the same goals you do – getting you home as healthy, safely, and as quickly as possible.
Our Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit opened in October 2016 and was the first of its kind in the area. The unit provides specialized rehabilitation for patients in the hospital who are not yet able to transition to a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or to return to their homes.
The 17-bed unit includes private rooms overlooking the Chattahoochee River, a dining area, and a rehab gym where patients participate in a minimum of three hours of specialized rehab each day they are in the unit.
Highlights of the inpatient rehab unit:
- Treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons
- Located within EAMC-Lanier where there is 24/7 rehab nursing care available, and there is always medical personnel and emergent care close by
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- A rehab gym with amenities to help patients return to the functionality they maintained prior to their hospitalization. These amenities include a fully functional kitchen, restroom with a bath tub, bedroom and washer/dryer unit.
- A car for patients to practice entering and exiting a vehicle during therapy to ensure safe a safe and fall-free discharge.
For more information, view the digital brochure for our Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
Contacting Patients at the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Family members, friends or support people seeking to contact patients while they are at the ARU are encouraged to use either of the following methods. If you know your patient's room number, dial 334-710-0 followed by the room number for your call to go directly to the patient's room. If you do not know the patient's room number or encounter any problems while attempting to reach them, you may also call the unit reception desk at 334-710-0091 and ask to be connected to the patient's room.
Patient Success Stories
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One Step at a Time: Jeanne Duck's Rehabilitation Story
Jeanne Duck visited EAMC-Opelika with complaints of a right sided headache which she described as the worst she’d ever experienced. She was found to have a large brain hemorrhage and was intubated and subsequently transferred to UAB for further medical management.
Her road to recovery and independence began when she was transferred from UAB to the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at EAMC-Lanier.
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Determined to Overcome: Buddy Holland's Inspirational Journey of Rehabilitation after Stroke
Buddy Holland is a 61-year-old with a history of hypertension, degenerative disc disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia who entered the EAMC emergency room with left-sided weakness, left facial droop and slurred speech. He was diagnosed with a stroke, and his symptoms worsened throughout his hospital stay.
Holland was transferred to the Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit (ARU) at EAMC-Lanier, and over the course of his 14-day stay made incredible progress.
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Reclaiming Independence: Bobby Ponds' ARU Recovery Journey
Bobby Ponds reported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Emergency Department with weakness in his left side and was found to have had a stroke.
Prior to his hospitalization, Ponds was independent with his basic self-care, could drive himself and was able to perform activities in his community. However, upon arrival to the Lanier Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) he was unable to perform any of his self-care without assistance.
Despite his condition, he was determined to recover.
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Getting Stronger: Carl Smith's Heart Attack Recovery Story
Carl Smith is a 59-year-old with a history of hypertension, cervical radiculopathy and coronary artery disease who entered the EAMC emergency department with chest pain. He was found to have had a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest, requiring immediate attention. CPR and defibrillation were performed to resuscitate Smith, but he had to be placed on a ventilator and heart pump to recover.
Determined to get better, Smith arrived at Lanier Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) and began his work with speech, physical and occupational therapy.
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Determined to Succeed: Judy Watts
Judy Watts went from weakness to triumph in an incredible rehab journey at EAMC-Lanier's Acute Rehab Unit (ARU). Overcoming sepsis, respiratory failure, and an ICU stay, she embraced the challenge and regained her mobility and independence with the help of the ARU's therapy staff.
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Bettye "Joe" Wheeler
Ms. Wheeler is a 75-year-old female that has had a very complex course following a left knee replacement in January.
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Pam Wolcott
Mrs. Wolcott is a 66-year-old female who was admitted to EAMC on 2/10/23 after sustaining a fall at home with focal seizure activity to right lower extremity.
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