Physical Rehabilitation Services

New Development

Is An Acute Physical Rehabilitation Program Right For Your Community And Your Hospital?

Developing any new program is challenging, and starting a physical rehabilitation program can be exceptionally difficult, especially if physical rehabilitation is not what you do all day, every day.

  • Are you losing money on your skilled nursing unit but don’t have the expertise internally to start a physical rehabilitation program?
  • Would you like to know about our exclusive strategies for opening a physical rehabilitation unit without having the first year of operations reimbursed under DRGs?
  • Would you like the experts at Horizon to perform a complimentary feasibility study to determine how your hospital and your community could benefit from a physical rehabilitation unit?

Horizon works with client hospitals to add physical rehabilitation programs using a variety of strategies. Discover which one is right for you.

Existing Beds – Must demonstrate that the rehab unit’s discharges meet the CMS 60/40 Rule – a minimum of 12 months data is required. First year of operation is reimbursed under DRGs.

SNU/SNF Re-licensure – By re-licensing some of your skilled beds to rehab, Medicare may allow for an immediate exemption at the start of your next cost reporting year. Chances are likely that many of your patients in skilled beds are rehab appropriate and could benefit from a higher level of care.

New Construction - When there is new construction at a hospital, you have the ability to add new beds to your license – including rehab beds. If new construction is in your future, contact Horizon Health Rehabilitation Services to discuss your options for a rehabilitation unit or adding to your existing unit.

Change in Ownership – When there is a change in ownership, beds may qualify as “New Beds” eligible for immediate DRG Exemption.

Which strategy is right for your hospital? Contact Horizon Health Rehabilitation Services for a risk-free analysis and comprehensive report on the viability of a rehabilitation unit at your hospital.

Physical Rehabilitation – It’s what we do. All day, every day!