Rehabilitation Hospital

Welcome to UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Located on Madison’s far east side, close to the intersection of I-90 and U.S. Hwy 151, we are a 50-bed acute inpatient rehabilitative facility dedicated to the recovery of people who have experienced stroke, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, trauma injuries and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitative services. Our goal: to help you achieve your highest level of recovery and return home as soon as possible.

Helping you return home quickly and safely

Situated on a 10-acre campus that allows for outdoor therapy and visitation, UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital provides a unique environment for patients. We focus on helping you recover toward maximum functional independence so you can return home as quickly and safely as possible. 

Types of patients we care for

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is called an acute rehabilitation hospital, which is different from a skilled nursing facility or subacute rehabilitation facility. Patients admitted to an acute rehabilitation hospital like ours are expected to make significant improvement within a clearly defined period of time. 

You may qualify for admission to UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital if you are at least 16 and have experienced any of these conditions:

• Stroke

• Brain injury

• Spinal cord injury

• Amputation

• Orthopedic conditions (hip or knee replacement, hip or other fractures, etc.)

• Burns

• Multiple trauma

• Dialysis

• Neurological conditions (such as Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or Guillain-Barre Syndrome)

As a patient at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, you will be seen each day by a doctor who specializes in treating your pain caused by injury, illness or a medical condition. Most patients receive three hours of therapy daily, which may consist of occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT) or speech therapy. Patients typically receive therapy at scheduled times that vary from day to day.