Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute

CHI Health Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute in Omaha offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation services designed to restore function and help patients recover to their fullest extent.

Comprehensive Inpatient Program

CHI Health Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute, the region's most comprehensive center for physical medicine and physical rehabilitation offers services to help patients reduce physical and cognitive limitations caused by conditions such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma and strokes. A team of licensed and certified rehabilitation professionals is available at every level of care, from inpatient hospitalization, to acute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and wellness programs. Each rehabilitation program is designed to maximize independence and quality of life and delivered in a warm and caring environment.

Facilities and Equipment

• A world-class, barrier free facility designed for people of all mobility levels.
• Aquatic Therapy: A state-of-the-art warm water pool (92-94 degrees) with movable floors allowing for variable water depth and improved access for all persons.
• Advanced Technologies to support your recovery:
  • Dynamic ceiling-mounted robotic body weight support system that allows early and safe walking.
  • Wearable robotic exoskeleton that allows individuals to stand up and walk over ground.
  • Arm and hand weight supported training system that incorporates virtual reality to increase movements and return function.
  • Functional electrical stimulation cycles that allow exercising for individuals with a spinal cord injury, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and other nervous system disorders.
  • Computer based program incorporating a metronome to improve cognition, attention, focus, memory, speech & language, comprehension, as well as motor and sensory skills.
  • Programmable electrical stimulation therapy-Helps regain leg or hand function due to Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and other nervous system disorders.

Physical Rehabilitation Care Team

Each rehab. patient is assigned a coordinator who works closely with the patient, family and care team to provide a coordinated rehabilitation experience. Other physical rehab. team members may include: a doctor of physical medicine (physiatrist), physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, recreational therapist, a physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine, rehabilitation nurses and a rehabilitation neuropsychologist and chaplains.

Family Involvement

We recognize that the rehabilitation process also affects the patient's family. Family support is an integral part of the recovery process and we encourage their active involvement. We also believe it is important for family members to understand their loved one's recovery process, so we offer educational, neuropsychology, and support services to assist families.

Transitioning to Other Levels of Care

After the inpatient physical rehabilitation stay, the patient may require services that are addressed at a different level of care. We assist with the transition to the next step in recovery. Follow-up treatment may range from skilled care, transitional living and home health services to outpatient care. A physiatrist monitors the patient at intervals that are appropriate to assess his health care needs. Typically 75% of inpatients are moved to a community living environment.

Comprehensive Services

As part of CHI Health, a fully integrated healthcare system, patients have access to acute inpatient care and a comprehensive array of services including: sub-acute care, outpatient programs, orthopedic services, senior health services, home health, adaptive technology, driver's assessment and education, sports and leisure programs, support groups, aquatic programs that promote health and wellness.

Outcomes Report

Rehabilitation is an option and where you choose to go matters. Immanuel Rehabilitation Center produces a yearly report regarding our clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction ratings, program highlights, and services and technologies that are available, and more.

View the Clinical Outcomes Report Card

Statistics that are tracked

• Average Number of Days From Injury/Onset to Rehabilitation Unit Admission
• Average Length of Stay
• Percentage Returning to Home or Community Setting
• Percentage Needing Re-hospitalization
• Functional Improvement Change From Admit to Discharge
• Number of Cases Who Achieved All Predicted Functional Outcomes