Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation

Riley at IU Health pediatric inpatient rehabilitation provides compassionate, comprehensive and highly skilled rehabilitation care to your child.

Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Riley at IU Health is recognized for its commitment to the care and well-being of patients by offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable and of the highest quality. That means when you visit pediatric inpatient rehabilitation at Riley at IU Health, you can count on our team to provide top-tier services to meet the needs of your child.

Pediatric inpatient rehabilitation at Riley at IU Health provides seamless recovery care for your child or teen.

We help your child or teen optimize recovery, maximize quality of life and improve functional ability. We want your child to return to home, to school and back to their community. Inpatient rehabilitation provides your child with an expert care team from many specialty areas.

We provide care to patients who have a medical condition that has left them unable perform daily activities, such as:

Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
Trauma
Amputation
Neuromuscular Disorders
Severe Burns
Stroke
Rhizotomy/Baclofen Pump Placement

Your child’s recovery and progress are our main goals. Our pediatric gym offers toys and equipment appropriate for all ages and sizes to promote recovery and functional improvement.

What to Expect

In order to be admitted into our facility, your child:

Must be medically stable
Must be able to tolerate in three hours of therapy a day
Must require active and ongoing intervention of multiple disciplines

Families are an important part of the care team. You play an important role in all steps of your child's recovery. We provide sleeping options for parents in patient rooms if you choose to stay with your child.

Your child’s care team may include, but not limited to, a:

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician called a Physiatrist
Physical or Occupational Therapist
Speech Language Pathologist
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Neuropsychologist
Respiratory Therapist

We work directly with many other specialists, when needed and any consultations, diagnostic tests and emergency services all occur in a timely manner at Riley at IU Health. As part your child's care, our experts provide:

Daily visit from a physician
A plan of care documented within the first four days of admission. Your child’s team also meets once a week to verify and adjust the treatment plan
Family meetings to coordinate care, provide updates and plan training for care when your child is discharged
A school teacher who works with your child’s school to aid in their schoolwork while in the hospital, as well as their return to school
Emotional and social support from our family support services
During your child’s stay, times are also arranged to meet with one of our social workers or other specialists, as needed

Key Points to Remember

Inpatient Rehabilitation is for children who have experienced a medical condition that may have left them unable to perform daily activities.
Our team approach aids in your child’s recovery.
Prior to admission, we will obtain pre-approval from your insurance.
With your involvement, we will determine an appropriate discharge plan and provide resources for a safe transition.
Through our school program, your child can continue to get school services.