What is a transitional apartment and what purpose does it serve?
How long do patients typically stay?
What types of patients are seen in acute rehab?
What acute rehab services are offered?
Learn more about Northwest Specialty Hospital’s Acute Rehab
The recent opening of Northwest Specialty Hospital, An Extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, provides expanded rehabilitation services for our community. The acute rehabilitation team offers a continuum of care from our hospitals to post-acute recovery and a path to independence for all patients.
What It Is and How It Helps
Importance of Acute Rehab
What acute rehab services are offered?
NWSH offers comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation including speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy services. We specialize in treating:
Stroke
Amputations
Major trauma
Medical deconditioning and other disabling conditions
Neurological conditions
Parkinson’s disease
Spinal cord injury
What types of patients are seen in acute rehab?
Patients that need rehabilitation services after a sudden change in physical and/or cognitive functional status that would be unsafe or unable to discharge home.
How long do patients typically stay?
What is a transitional apartment and what purpose does it serve?
Northwest Specialty Hospital offers a fully furnished transitional apartment designed to simulate a home environment. Patients and families can practice daily activities, such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, transfers and more, in a comfortable setting prior to discharge. This helps to ensure confidence as they transition back home.
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Jamii Uboldi
System Director, Marketing
Helen Lidholm
Chief Executive Officer
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Jim Bradley
Chief Operations Officer
Sierra Medical Center
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Northern Nevada Medical Center
2375 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-331-7000
Sierra Medical Center, an Extension
of Northern Nevada Medical Center
6500 Longley Ln
Reno, NV 89511
775-799-7320
Jamii Uboldi
System Director, Marketing
Helen Lidholm
Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Jim Bradley
Chief Operations Officer,
Sierra Medical Center
Information in Living Well comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos or illustrations. Any opinions expressed by an author whose article appears in this publication are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Northern Nevada Health System. Physicians mentioned in this publication are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Northern Nevada Health System. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
©2023. All rights reserved.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2345 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-331-7000
Sierra Medical Center
6500 Longley Ln
Reno, NV 89511
775-799-7320
Jamii Uboldi
System Director, Marketing
Helen Lidholm
Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Jim Bradley
Chief Operations Officer,
Sierra Medical Center
Information in Living Well comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos or illustrations. Any opinions expressed by an author whose article appears in this publication are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Northern Nevada Health System. Physicians mentioned in this publication are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Northern Nevada Health System. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
©2023. All rights reserved.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2345 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-331-7000
Sierra Medical Center
6500 Longley Ln
Reno, NV 89511
775-799-7320
Mira Seekins, PT, DPT, CSRS, explains that the 22-bed program is designed to rebuild a patient’s strength and endurance and help them achieve a high level of recovery following a debilitating injury, illness or medical condition.
What types of therapists work in the department?
Jamii Uboldi
System Director, Marketing & Communications
Jordan Herget
Chief Executive Officer
Northern Nevada Health System
Erin Swenson
Chief Executive Officer Northern Nevada Medical Center
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©2026. All rights reserved.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2375 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-331-7000
Sierra Medical Center, An Extension
of Northern Nevada Medical Center
6500 Longley Lane
Reno, NV 89511
775-799-7320
What types of therapists work in the department?
Northwest Specialty Hospital utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, case managers and physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
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Patients typically stay between seven to 21 days, depending on their medical needs and discharge goals.
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What acute rehab services are offered?
NWSH offers comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services. We specialize in treating:
Stroke
Amputations
Major trauma
Medical deconditioning and other disabling conditions
Neurological conditions
Parkinson’s disease
Spinal cord injury
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What types of patients are seen in acute rehab?
Patients that need rehabilitation services after a sudden change in physical and/or cognitive functional status that would be unsafe or unable to discharge home.
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How long do patients typically stay?
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Patients typically stay between seven to 21 days, depending on their medical needs and discharge goals.
What is a transitional apartment and what purpose does it serve?
Northwest Specialty Hospital offers a fully furnished transitional apartment designed to simulate a home environment. Patients and families can practice daily activities, such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, transfers and more, in a safe setting prior to discharge. This ensures confidence and safety as they transition back home.
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What types of therapists work in the department?
Northwest Specialty Hospital utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach, including, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, and physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
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What Is Acute Rehab and How Does It Help?
Have (New) Hip, Will Travel
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