Central Utah Rehabilitation Hospital recently completed facility enhancements that increased its capacity to 40 private patient rooms. The medical rehabilitation hospital provides specialized rehabilitative care to individuals recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

“Expanding our bed capacity in Provo market reflects Ernest Health’s continued dedication to meeting this community’s increasing need for rehabilitative services,” says Jake Socha, President and CEO of Ernest Health. “Demand has increased over the years in Provo, and we want to make sure that everyone in the community has access to world-class rehabilitative care. These additional beds will allow us to care for more patients and provide the specialized treatment they need without having to travel far from home.”

Previously, Central Utah Rehabilitation Hospital operated with 22 beds, restricting its ability to accommodate the increasing number of patient referrals. With additional beds, the hospital is now projected to care for more than 600 patients annually.

“Our expanded capacity will allow us to care for a greater number of medically complex patients,” says Bradley Dinkel, Chief Operating Officer of Central Utah Rehabilitation Hospital. “We’re committed to delivering the highest level of rehabilitation while supporting patients in achieving optimal outcomes. Our goal is to provide the greatest possible recovery, independence, and quality of life to each individual we serve.”

Dinkel adds that as the hospital grows its capacity, the team will expand as well to ensure that every patient continues to receive individualized, high-quality care.

In addition to the facility enhancements, the hospital has introduced innovative gait-training technology for patients with neurological and mobility impairments. The Rise&Walk®, developed by Nashville-based Healing Innovations, Inc., is a full-spectrum gait trainer that synchronizes upper and lower extremity movements. This versatile neurorehabilitation station integrates robotic-assisted gait training, seated activities, and a balance support system to enhance mobility recovery. The system enables patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals more quickly and effectively.

Services provided at Central Utah Rehabilitation Hospital are led by a physician and delivered by an interdisciplinary healthcare team. They include:

• Around-the-clock rehabilitative nursing care
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapies daily
• Respiratory therapy
• Telemetry
• Dietary services
• Case management
• Pharmacy services, and more

The hospital’s therapy areas include a 3,300–square-foot therapy gym equipped with the latest rehabilitative technology and equipment, and an activities of daily living suite. This area allows patients to practice normal, daily, at-home activities while under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The hospital also offers outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

“We look forward to continuing to enhance our ability to serve the Provo community and surrounding areas,” Dinkel says. “Our mission has always been to help patients maximize recovery and restore independence. These added beds and resources will allow us to continue to extend the highest quality rehabilitative services to even more individuals in the area, letting them remain close to their homes while receiving treatment.”

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