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Long-Term Acute-Care

If you are dealing with a medically complex condition, Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital is here to assist you. This facility operates as a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH), catering to patients who are often too ill to be transferred to a skilled nursing facility, acute rehabilitation hospital, or their home following a hospital stay.

Conditions & Treatments

We take your medical care seriously. Prior to admission, our physician lead team will work with the medical professionals caring for you and your insurance provider to determine if your medical needs meet the criteria for long-term acute care hospital level of care. Our clinical liaison(s) and a hospital discharge planner will work with you to coordinate your transition.

We treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

  • Ventilator dependence/respiratory complications
  • Wounds
  • Pre and post-transplant surgery
  • Head trauma or injury
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Infections
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Cancer
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Stroke

As a patient, you will have access to a range of treatments to meet your complex medical needs, such as:

  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Complex wound management
  • Infectious disease management
  • Long-term IV antibiotics
  • Nutritional support services
  • Hemodialysis
  • Bariatric care

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To request a tour of Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, please call 484.884.5051 or fill out the form below.

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