Inpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation

Overview

The Inpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Program at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, helps people rebuild their lives after brain injury, spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, a neurosurgical procedure, and other neurological conditions. As part of one of the world’s top-ranked hospitals for neuro-rehabilitation, neurology, and neurosurgery, we provide expert, compassionate care that helps people regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Our 46-bed inpatient neuro-rehabilitation unit, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), is home to an interdisciplinary team of specialists—physicians, nurses, therapists, and other professionals—who work together to help everyone in our care reach their highest potential. Whether you are recovering from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological disease, our team will guide you through every step of recovery.

Our mission is to restore function, rebuild strength, and help you return to your home, work, and community with renewed confidence.

Where Inpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Fits in the Continuum of Care

Neuro-rehabilitation is a continuum—a series of progressive steps that guide recovery from hospital to home.

1. Acute Hospital Care: Focused on saving lives and stabilizing medical conditions after a neurological injury.
2. Inpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation: Intensive, hospital-based setting with daily therapy and medical support.
3. Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation: The next step is once patients are medically stable and able to live at home, but still require ongoing therapy.
4. Community and Wellness Programs: Maintenance and long-term health support after completing outpatient rehab.

Inpatient neuro-rehabilitation is a vital step in the neurological recovery continuum. It begins once a patient is medically stable after an acute injury or illness and no longer requires intensive medical or surgical care but still needs 24-hour nursing, medical supervision, and multiple daily therapies to regain function.

At Barrow, patients typically transition into the inpatient rehabilitation program from:

• Acute care following neurosurgery, trauma, or stroke
• Intensive care or hospital units after stabilization
• Other hospitals that refer patients to Barrow for specialized neuro-rehabilitation

After completing inpatient rehabilitation, patients usually move into our outpatient neuro-rehabilitation program or community-based therapy to continue their recovery journey.

Inpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation is most appropriate for patients who:

• Need 24-hour nursing or medical oversight
• Require coordinated, intensive therapy from multiple disciplines
• Have the endurance to participate in at least three hours of therapy per day
• Are motivated to regain as much independence as possible

Our goal is to help every patient make measurable progress toward safe mobility, self-care, and community reintegration.

Part of Barrow and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, our Inpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit has the advantage of being fully integrated with the largest specialty center for the neurosciences in the Southwest and one of the largest hospitals in Arizona. This ensures that, no matter what challenges arise during your stay with us, the best experts are only minutes away.

Innovative Therapies and Technologies

Our Neuro-Rehabilitation Center incorporates robotics, aquatic therapy, spasticity management, and community reintegration. Patients practice real-world activities such as grocery shopping, cooking, and navigating their environments under therapist guidance.

A Healing Environment Designed for Progress

Barrow’s inpatient unit features modern therapy gyms, adaptive living spaces, and realistic, home-like environments for functional training. Being located within a world-class neurological hospital ensures immediate access to acute care if needed, providing continuity and safety.

Life after Inpatient Rehabilitation

You can expect progress to continue after discharge. From the first day of admission, our case managers and therapists plan for your next steps—transitioning to outpatient therapy, arranging equipment, or connecting you to community resources. Our goal is to ensure you leave with the confidence and tools needed for continued success.

Why Patients and Families Choose Barrow

Patients from across the world choose Barrow Neurological Institute for its renowned interdisciplinary team, intensive individualized therapy, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate approach to care. Barrow is consistently ranked among the world’s best specialized hospitals for neuro-rehabilitation, reflecting a standard of excellence in every aspect of care.