After a person has suffered a stroke and their medical condition has stabilized, that person may be suitable for comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation. We work closely with the neurological and neurosurgical teams at the Minneapolis Neuroscience Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and the John Nasseff Neuroscience Institute at United Hospital to identify early those patients who would benefit from an inpatient stay at our rehabilitation centers. We receive referrals from hospitals throughout the state of Minnesota.
Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute also offers a stroke peer group in which former stroke patients volunteer to visit current stroke patients at Abbott Northwestern and United hospitals. The role of the peer visitor is to share their experience with having a stroke, listen to a patient’s concerns and provide support.
Patient Outcomes
Stroke patients can vary greatly in the severity of their stroke. However, on average a stroke patient admitted to our inpatient rehabilitation program is discharged after 15 days and 73 percent of our patients go home!
After discharge, we make sure that you continue to get the services you need. We follow up with our patients at three months post discharge. Therapy may continue through our Outpatient Services or through our Home Health Services.
For more information on Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Stroke Program,
call 612-863-4457.
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