Rehabilitation Programs

Long-Term Acute Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Vista Specialty Hospitals provide specialized rehabilitation programs that set patients on the best path to recovery. All of our programs are managed by multidisciplinary and highly specialized caregivers including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical, occupation & speech therapists, and dieticians.

Click on the options below to see our programs and the services they include.

  • With years of experience in pulmonary and critical care, our cardiopulmonary team focuses on the goal of safely liberating patients from their dependence on breathing machines. Many of these patients had been previously classified as chronic ventilator-dependent patients. Our services include:

    • Intensive weaning protocol with 60-70% liberation rates

    • Respiratory therapy 24/7

    • High flow oxygen therapy/CPAP/BiPAP

    • Nutritional monitoring and introduction of solid foods

    • Insertion of in-line speaking valves on vents

    • Decannulation and post decannulation care

  • Members of our clinical team round weekly to evaluate patients, with the goal of successful decannulation and minimizing oxygen dependency. Our services include.

    • Trach evaluation team

    • Speaking valve placement

    • Trach tube downsizing and capping trials

    • Evaluation and training for swallowing problems

    • Reconditioning exercises with specialized therapy team

    • Pharmacological management

    • Nutritional and dietary consultation

  • Our specialized Wound Care Team focuses on enhancing the healing process while developing pain management treatment plans. As a result, our patients have seen increased healing rates and decreased amputations from complications.

    • Certified wound care nurses and physicians

    • State-of-the-art pressure redistribution mattresses and equipment

    • Antimicrobial dressings

    • Nutritional assessments that promote wound healing

    • Increasing healing rates of all stages of pressure injuries

    • Surgical and bedside debridement

    • Treatment of diabetic ulcers

    • Management of traumatic wounds

    • Management of venous stasis ulcers

    • Weekly specialized physician wound rounding

  • Our highly skilled team follows a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and overall wellness of each patient by focusing on the physical and emotional healing process. We use innovative therapy techniques and years of experience to create personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s goals and abilities. Our services include:

    • Physical therapy

    • Occupational therapy

    • Speech therapy

    • Pain management

    • Assisted physical training sessions with licensed professionals

    • Rehab sessions available twice a day