A medical rehabilitation unit (MRU) – also known as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or acute rehabilitation – provides patients with the best opportunity for recovery after a stroke, amputation, fracture, neurological condition, spinal surgery, or other medical complication. Medical rehabilitation may also be used alongside orthopedic treatment to support recovery and improve function. An MRU provides a higher level of care than is found in subacute rehab, often located within skilled nursing facilities. Patients in the MRU receive a level of care designed for individuals who require intensive rehabilitation and close medical supervision.
Patients are discharged from the hospital and transferred to the medical rehabilitation unit. Patients are referred by a physician, case manager, or discharge planner.
You can request an evaluation to determine eligibility for MRU services. This request should be made to the hospital’s rehab physician (physiatrist) or nurse practitioner, or to your discharge planner.
Kenmore Mercy Medical Rehabilitation Unit (MRU) provides advanced rehabilitation care for adults ages 18 and older recovering from injury or illness. Our inpatient rehabilitation program consists of individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients’ motor skills, communication skills, cognitive skills, and other interactive abilities with the ultimate goal of returning to an independent life.
Kenmore Mercy MRU has achieved CARF accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to achieving the highest standard of care. Our rehabilitation team is led by board-certified physiatrists who are recognized leaders in patient safety and quality for enhancing our patients’ experience and outcomes. Our team also includes specially trained rehab nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dieticians, social workers, and chaplains.
Patients in the MRU receive daily oversight from in-house physiatrists, providing more frequent patient–physician interaction than is typically available in subacute rehabilitation settings. Our care team also includes registered nurses who are specially trained and experienced in medical rehabilitation. This coordinated level of expertise allows us to deliver individualized care plans designed to support each patient’s unique needs and maximize recovery. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services are provided for approximately three hours per day, 5-6 days per week.
Located within Kenmore Mercy Hospital, MRU patients benefit from being in close proximity to medical services, such as X-rays, CAT scans, specialty physicians like hospitalists, cardiologists, or neurologists, and other emergency medical services if needed.
"I can walk, I can take trips. I can do whatever I want to do to live my life and function fully. That's all because of my time with the physical therapy unit at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. I left there feeling that I could not have been in better hands. "
Scott B.
