If you or a loved one suffers from a serious, debilitating health condition like a stroke or brain injury, the road to recovery can be a long and difficult one. 

At Blake Medical Center’s inpatient rehabilitation unit, we offer award-winning comprehensive care allowing patients who have had a physical or cognitive deficit from disease or injury regain the highest independence possible in a supportive atmosphere.

“The care I received from the Medics and ER staff was great, and the rehab was fantastic. The staff was so personable and helpful.  I’m so happy to be back painting again,” said Kip Ackerman, a 49-year-old patient who suffered a hip fracture.

Located on the hospital’s second floor, our 28-bed rehabilitation center is the only acute inpatient rehab facility in Manatee County.  It’s also accredited by the Joint Commission and CARF— Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

We offer care from an interdisciplinary team, which includes a physiatrist (a physician specializing in rehabilitation), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, therapeutic recreation, nursing and social services. 

The inpatient rehab center treats more than 500 patients a year with a wide range of conditions including, but not limited to:

• Stroke
• Amputation
• Major multiple trauma
• Brain injury
• Neurological disorders
• Bone fractures

Rehabilitation social workers provide guidance, supportive counseling and family conferences to the patient and family, to set realistic goals and discharge plans.

“Families play an important role in helping patients adapt to a new physical challenge to regain independence,” said Rehab Outreach Coordinator Terry Doire, RN.

Blake Medical Center’s rehabilitation patients also have 24/7 access to all of the hospital’s services along with physician consultations.

For more information or a tour of our unit, call the referral line at (941) 526-3718 or visit us on line at www.blakemedicalcenter.com.