Comprehensive Rehabilitative Care Tailored for You
The Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital at University of Utah ǿմý restores the quality of life for people with severe injuries and disabling conditions. We offer personalized care and the latest advances in rehabilitation technology to help you gain back your independence.
Our regionally and nationally-recognized team of specialists supports you through every step of your rehabilitation journey. After you leave our hospital, we continue to provide ongoing care, including outpatient services, wellness programs, and support groups.
Our dedication to exceptional care is recognized with our and Center of Excellence in Rehabilitative Care award. This recognition shows we’re the leading choice for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care in Utah and beyond.
Outpatient Clinic
Please call 801-581-2267 to contact our outpatient clinic.
Why Choose Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital?
Choosing a rehabilitation hospital can be a difficult decision. At Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, we connect patients to our top-rated health care system, world-class doctors, and an extensive network of experts and resources. Our rehabilitation hospital cultivates a healing environment with a warm, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable care team. Together, we are committed to helping patients reach their goal of returning home and getting back to a rewarding life.
What Sets Our Hospital Apart
- A specialized team approach throughout your stay
- Experienced, diagnosis-focused staff with expertise in complex and neuro-rehabilitation
- Specialized training for staff in neuro-rehabilitation
- Researchers and innovators working side-by-side with our clinical care teams
- Integration and access to our top-rated health care system
- Access to more than 1,200 board-certified physicians trained in over 200 medical specialties
- Beautiful, patient and family-centered facility with an adaptive outdoor therapy terrace and futuristic technology deployed real-time for our patients
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Specialty Programs
- Amputee Program
- Assistive Technology Program
- Brain Injury Program
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Neuropsychology
- Rehabilitation Psychology Program
- Spasticity Management
- Spinal Cord Injury Program
- Sport Concussion Clinic
- Stroke Program
- Sugar House Therapy Services (Amputee, Stroke, TBI, & Spinal Cord Injuries)
- TelePhysical Medicine & Rehab
- Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic
- Wound Care Clinic
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Our pediatric rehabilitation providers offer children (up to age 18) the most in-depth, advanced care possible at Primary Children’s Hospital. We help children and their families adapt to physical or mental challenges they may face after an injury or illness or due to a birth (congenital) condition.
We use a compassionate, family-centered approach to create comprehensive treatment plans for children during inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation. To schedule a pediatric rehab appointment for your child, please call 801-662-5888.
Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes
OUR PATIENTS
868 patients treated in 2023
- 60% Male 40% Female
- Average age of our patients = 57
- Patients stayed an average of 19.3 days
- Average number of therapy hours per day = 3.5
PATIENT SATISFACTION
How satisfied were patients with their care?
- 97% of our patients were satisfied to very satisfied with their care
- 92% of our patients agree or strongly agree that they were involved with decision making during their rehabilitation program
FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT
How much progress do patients make in the functional areas of self-care and mobility?
Higher scores indicate increased levels of independence.
- ADMISSION 56.8
- DISCHARGE 100.3
- 90 DAY FOLLOW-UP 116.3
QUALITY OF LIFE
How did patients feel after leaving the hospital?
- 97% of our patients agree or strongly agree that the rehabilitation program prepared them for going home.
- 94% of our patients agreed or strongly agreed that the rehabilitation program improved their quality of life.
