Sarasota Memorial Rehabilitation Services
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System offers a comprehensive, patient-focused rehabilitation continuum of care to meet the medical, rehabilitation and mobility needs of patients recovering from an illness or injury.
Patients can experience smooth transitions along the entire continuum as they may move from hospitalization to outpatient care. Those recovering from brain and spinal-cord injuries, stroke and other neurological disorders, orthopedic/ musculoskeletal conditions, cancer and more are supported in finding the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care to meet their rehabilitative needs.
Our specialized services include:
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: Our nationally ranked inpatient rehabilitation hospital (also called an inpatient rehab facility, or IRF) is the only hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation program in Sarasota County with immediate access to consulting and emergency services if needed. It consistently ranks among the nation’s best rehab hospitals on lists compiled by U.S. News & World Report. All 60 private inpatient rehab rooms are located in the state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Pavilion on the Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota Campus.
- Skilled Nursing: Sarasota Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nationally recognized short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for older adults (age 55+) at the 120-bed skilled nursing facility (also known as a SNF) conveniently located off of Clark Road, near I-75. For admissions and referrals or general questions about the Sarasota Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, please call (941) 917-6197
- Outpatient Rehabilitation: Throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, there are multiple locations that offer a full spectrum of outpatient rehabilitation services, customized to meet the needs of the patient. Many of our clinics are unique in offering multi-disciplinary care for patients requiring a combination of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy services. Several specialized rehab programs are also available for patients with certain diagnoses such as head and neck cancer, oncology, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and other neurological disorders.
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Sarasota Memorial is designed to improve the health and quality of life of people living with heart, lung and vascular disease, and to help those managing chronic diseases. Cardiopulmonary Rehab is offered at three distinct locations, and plans often include trainer-led exercise at HealthFit, Sarasota Memorial's medically integrated fitness center, or participation in the Ornish Program for reversing heart disease.
- Acute Rehabilitation: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology services are offered for patients admitted at either SMH-Sarasota or SMH-Venice hospitals. In addition, mobility technicians work with nursing and therapy throughout a patient’s stay to promote mobility and functional capacity.
- Home Health Care: Facilitated by BayCare Health System, our home health nurses and care teams are available to help patients manage serious or chronic medical conditions at home or in an assisted living facility in the community.
- Learn More: For more information to connect with local rehabilitation services or for help with physician referrals, please call 941-917-1385.