Helping Patients Regain Their Independence
The Acute Rehab Team at The George Washington University Hospital assists people who have experienced an illness or injury that limits their abilities to function. Our goal is to help patients develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible after leaving our facility. Acute rehabilitation consists of at least three to five hours of therapy per day, five days a week. Our contemporary, all-private 16-bed unit is located on the fourth floor of The George Washington University Hospital.
Patients who can benefit from the Acute Rehabilitation Center:
- Need daily access to a rehabilitation physician who will oversee the patient’s medical needs and functional plan of care
- Require 24-hour rehabilitative nursing
- Are able to tolerate a relatively intense therapy program consisting of at least three hours of therapy (PT, OT or speech) five days a week or have the potential to build up to this within 10 days
- Need at least two types of therapy
- Have the ability to achieve rehabilitation goals in a reasonable time period
Rehabilitation Accreditations
The GW Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Program was ranked #1 in the South by Newsweek for 2024 for it's standout Stroke program. The Stroke program has received this honor the past three years in a row, and climbed up the ladder to the #1 spot in the South.
The GW Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Unit is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This accreditation applies to the adult program, amputation specialty program, and stroke specialty program. It is an indication of the hospital's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the people served.
The unit is also accredited by The Joint Commission.
Conditions Treated
We commonly treat the following conditions:
- Brain injury
- Arthritis
- Multiple trauma
- Stroke
- Spinal cord injury
- Neurological disorders
- Amputation
- Orthopedic injuries
Experienced, licensed clinicians develop an individualized treatment program for each patient based on a comprehensive evaluation at the time of admission. Depending on individual needs, a patient’s treatment team may consist of a physiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, rehabilitation nurse, a social worker and psychologist.
Meet the Rehabilitation Team →
Stroke Support Group
The Stroke Support Group is temporarily on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit
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General Rehabilitation All Patients |
Stroke Rehabilitation CARF-Certified Specialty Center |
Amputation Rehabilitation Lower Extremity |
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| Number of People Served | 354 | 109 | 16 |
| Average Patient Age | 62 | 65 | 57 |
| Gender |
53% Men, 47% Women |
51% Men, 49% Women |
63% Men, 37% Women |
| Discharged to Home | 84% | 77% | 88% |
| Average Length of Stay | 13 days | 14 days | 12 days |
| Met or Exceeded Functional Efficiency Targets | 76% | 69% | 93% |
| Patient Satisfaction – Recommend GW Hospital | 96% | 94% | 100% |
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Source: Uniform Data Systems for Medical Rehabilitation Benchmarks Compared to National Outcomes CARF - Commission Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities |
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Acute Rehabilitation Unit
900 23rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-715-5167
Fax: 202-715-4595