Valley Rehabilitation Center

Rehabilitation in an Inpatient Hospital Setting

Valley Rehabilitation Center is a CARF accredited acute rehab facility with 15 beds located on the Valley Presbyterian Hospital campus. Our hospital-within-a-hospital setting treats patients that have a life-changing illness or injury, and are in need of specialized bedside rehabilitation care after being discharged from healthcare facilities in the San Fernando Valley region and surrounding areas. CARF is an important designation given to healthcare providers that are committed to continuous improvement and service excellence, and are recognized for international standards of quality. We are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

Multidisciplinary Care

We are committed to helping you get back what matters most - restoring independence, quality of life, and a return to regular daily activities such as walking, standing, bathing, dressing, eating, or speaking. Our expert staff and team of specialists at Valley Rehabilitation Center provide compassionate care and a range of comprehensive services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy.

Patients in our Center receive one-on-one therapy with the latest technologies and a customized treatment plan from our team of therapists, daily physician visits, round-the-clock care by specially trained nurses, and real-world education to help you regain your health and well-being.

Our goal is to help you return to functioning as independently as possible when you return home. If you need assistance with daily activities after your discharge, we provide training for your family members.

Treatments for Various Conditions

Valley Rehabilitation Center treats these and many other related conditions:

• Stroke
• Brain Dysfunction (Traumatic or Non-Traumatic Injury)
• Spinal Cord Dysfunction (Traumatic or Non-Traumatic Injury)
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Major Multiple Trauma

• Orthopedic Conditions (Major
  Multiple Fractures, Hip Fracture, Pelvic Fracture, Bilateral knee/hip replacement)
• Congenital deformity
• Other debilitating conditions
• Severe or Advanced Arthritis (Rheumatoid, Psoriatic, Seronegative and Osteoarthritis)

Comfort and Quality

Our Center also features special amenities to ensure a comfortable stay and recovery, including a patient dining area with food and nutrition based on your needs, an activity room, and a therapy gym with an outdoor patio. There is also an "activities of daily living" (ADL) kitchen to reproduce the experience of living at home in a safe and supervised environment. Our rooms have WiFi, television, telephone and meal delivery. Patients also have access to free parking and valet, interpreter services, spiritual care, a gift shop, and social services care.

What To Bring and Leave At Home

We suggest you only bring essential items that you will need during your hospitalization. These items include:

• Toiletries
• 3-5 sets of clothing that is light and loose fitting, including pajamas, a robe, a light-weight sweater or jacket, and a comfortable pair of shoes.
• Essential medical devices, such as hearing aids and dentures
• Reading material
• Checkbook
• A small amount of cash ($10)
• Small electrical appliances such as shavers and hair dryers are acceptable

Leave the following items at home:

• Jewelry
• Cash (large amounts)
• Electronics
• Cigarettes and/or tobacco products
• Other valuables
• Electronic appliances, except those listed above, are not permitted for safety reasons
• Medications taken at home should not be brought to the hospital unless you have been directed to do so by your physician
• In addition, patients and visitors are strictly prohibited from bringing weapons, medical marijuana, and other illegal substances on our campus. For more information about these policies, please visit the Visiting Information page.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 818.902.5752.