Providence St. Luke's Stroke Program — the region's only Level I Trauma rehabilitation hospital — provides interdisciplinary, patient-centered care to help stroke patients regain their fullest lives with more than two decades of experience.
Our Approach
Our interdisciplinary team creates a care plan built around your goals in a safe, calm environment. Your team may include physiatrists, social workers, nurses, rehab psychologists and therapy specialists.
Because every stroke is different, we tailor care to each patient. Services may include therapy five to seven days a week, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy and speech-language pathology.
Our outcomes reflect both our expertise and our patients’ hard work. We regularly discharge more patients to their homes than the national average for rehabilitation facilities.
Our Services, Conditions and Treatments
Services
Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
Speech Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Stroke
Conditions
Aphasia
Cerebrovascular Disease
Difficulty Swallowing
Dysarthria
Memory Loss From Stroke
Recognition
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Accredited
At Providence, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.
Strokes happen in the blink of an eye. Our skilled therapists respond efficiently and effectively to help patients move toward a comprehensive recovery.
Upon admission, you are assigned to a rehabilitation team who will work with you throughout your rehab stay.
Your first few days at St. Luke’s focus on evaluations from your care team. Together, you’ll identify your strengths, challenges and goals for care.
Most patients receive three hours of therapy a day, at least five days a week, though your schedule may vary. Your therapists will meet you where you are and tailor each session to your goals. If you feel sick or tired, let your therapist know so they can adjust the session.
We encourage family and friends to join therapy sessions when possible. We may also share videos or handouts so they can follow your progress and understand how to support you.
Our program uses advanced technology and evidence-based therapies, including:
Zero-G body-weight support system
Lokomat robotic-assisted walking device
Dynavision D2 hand/eye coordination and visual awareness retraining
Neofect Smart Glove to improve arm and hand function
Saebo Mobile Arm Support to assist with arm function
Driving Simulator
On-road driving evaluations and training with specially adapted vehicle
Recovery is strongest when you’re challenged at the right level. If an activity is too easy or too difficult, it may not provide the same benefit.
Our therapists find the right level of challenge for you — one that builds skill, confidence and progress. We work with you and your family to choose goals that matter most and adjust care based on how you feel each day.
Your rehabilitation team meets weekly to plan for discharge. These conversations include:
Determining your estimated discharge date
Thinking about where you will go after discharge and making this as safe as possible
Anticipating your need for help from family and caregivers
Recommendations for follow-up therapies and medical care
Recommendations for community services (meal delivery, caregiver services, transportation)
Team collaboration to solve any barriers to you returning home safely
Before you leave St. Luke’s, we’ll identify the therapies and services that can support your recovery after discharge. These may include:
Outpatient therapies
Home health therapies
Home health nursing
Bath aide
Your rehab doctor will determine which follow-up appointments you need, and St. Luke’s will help schedule them after discharge.
St. Luke's offers a support group for patients who have suffered from a stroke and their family members and caregivers.
The group meets 3-4 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. Please call the support group hotline to learn more or register: 509-473-6681.
For more information about our support groups and to sign up, visit our Support Services page.
