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Almost Home Program

Extra time to heal before you head home.

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You may not be ready to go straight home from the hospital, and that's OK. Transitional care gives you a few more days of nursing care and therapy so you can get stronger first. You may hear our team call this the Almost Home program.

The goal is simple: help you rest easier, heal faster and get home as soon as it's safe. You stay right here in the hospital, close to your family, with a care team that knows you.

Admission Criteria
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Patient requirements and criteria
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Transitional care may be right for you if you're recovering from:

  • Stroke
  • Major surgery
  • Joint replacement
  • Hip fracture
  • Amputation
  • A medical illness
  • Arthritis
  • Neurological disease
  • Non-traumatic brain injury

Therapy That Gets You Moving Again

You'll work with therapists who build a plan around your goals:

  • Physical therapy to improve strength, balance and how well you get around.
  • Occupational therapy to help you handle daily tasks like bathing, dressing and cooking on your own.
  • Speech therapy to help with speech, memory, problem solving and swallowing.
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What to Expect During Your Stay

  • A hospitalist (a doctor who cares for patients in the hospital) is available 24/7.
  • Nurses are on-site around the clock, with the same staffing you'd get as a hospital patient.
  • Nurses check on you every hour.
  • Your care team gives updates at your bedside, with you and your family part of the conversation.
  • Order meals when you're ready, room-service style. Visitors can order, too.
  • Visiting hours are open, so loved ones can come when it works for them.
  • Go outside for fresh air.
  • WiFi and TV in your room.

How to Get Started

Ask your doctor, nurse or case manager whether transitional care is right for you. They will handle the referral.

Questions? Call 800-551-6566, option 2. Records can be faxed to 217-814-8247.

Patient Stories

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Ruth's Story

When you are facing a hospital stay and focused on getting back to everyday life, you need more than treatment. You want a place where your needs are heard quickly, your recovery plan is clear, and you feel supported through each step.