Patients experiencing a functional disability due to neurologic, surgical or medical diseases or injuries have convenient access to a highly integrated system of inpatient rehabilitative services through our Sandiford Rehabilitation Center at UHS Binghamton General Hospital. Here, we deliver a contemporary, interdisciplinary inpatient program using a holistic care model where our professional staff works with each patient (and members of the patient’s family) to meet functional goals and maximize independence.
During a typical stay at the Sandiford Rehabilitation Center, a patient is evaluated and treated by a team composed of a physician who specializes in physical rehabilitation; an admissions coordinator; a registered nurse with rehabilitation expertise; and a variety of therapists, clinical social workers and case managers. Our individualized patient care approach is designed to help patients avoid medical complications, maximize functional abilities and make a smooth transition home.
Typical Patient Conditions
- Stroke
- Neurological condition
- Brain injury or dysfunction
- Spinal cord dysfunction
- Arthritis
- Orthopedic condition
- Cardiac condition
- Amputation of limb
- Pain syndromes
- Developmental disabilities
- Burns
- Total joint replacement
- Pulmonary condition
- Congenital deformities
- Major multiple trauma
- Debility
- Other disabling impairments
While the majority of our patients are adults or seniors, we also deliver care to school-age children (6 is the youngest age accepted) through adolescents.
Length of stay at the center is based on the patient’s rehabilitation diagnosis and treatment plan. An average length of stay ranges from five days for orthopedic patients to two or three weeks for patients suffering from neurological conditions or brain injury.
The Sandiford Rehabilitation Center is Medicare certified and also works with many commercial insurance plans. For more information, to speak with an admissions coordinator, or to tour the unit, please call 607.762.2652 or 607.762.2158.