Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center 

We see patients from age 12 months and up; we will consider admission for children under the age of 12 months on a case-by-case basis.

To be eligible for our program, the patient must:

• Have a referral from their physician
• Have an active medical condition, but be medically stable
• Be free from life support systems (such as ventilators)
• Require 24-hour rehabilitative nursing
• Be able to tolerate three hours of therapy per day, five days per week or 15 hours of therapy over seven days. Further decision for the level of care required is to be determined by the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team.
• Have the potential to return to a community setting

Our rehabilitation physicians will evaluate the patient at a local hospital, or review medical charts with the referral source to determine appropriateness for admission.

We accept patients with a spinal cord injury, complete or incomplete at the level of C-5 or lower; we will evaluate patients with injuries above C-5 on a case-by-case basis.

Once a patient is approved for admission into our program, our team will guide you through the process including medical insurance and disability claims, and will be available to help complete paperwork and answer questions.

The length of stay varies depending on the patient’s specific condition and progress. Our team will evaluate your recovery and create a personalized plan, providing regular updates.

Please see our Programs Report for additional length of stay information.

Yes, family members and caregivers play a crucial role in a patient's recovery and are welcome and encouraged to participate in therapies and program activities. Family involvement and participation further prepare the patient for a successful transition into the next step of the rehabilitation process and are vital in helping the patient reconnect with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and classmates as they progress and regain skills. Ability for caregivers to stay overnight to participate in the patients can be arranged. The Ronald McDonald House located on the Unity Hospital campus can be made available to the caregivers of our pediatric patients.

Our Center uses a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach for treatment. We work together as a team to evaluate, set goals, and provide the most advanced care in an attentive, compassionate setting. Your care team will include:

• Neuropsychologists who provide cognitive and behavior screening, support for adjustment to disability, and readiness to return to lifestyle activities.
• Occupational therapists who help you get the skills you need to get back to being independent with many things including activities of daily living.
• Physical therapists who specialize in helping you build strength, improve mobility, and decrease pain.
• Case managers who help families plan for return to the community, assist with navigating insurance and financial questions, connect with community supports, and more.
• Speech pathologists who assess and treat swallowing issues, communication, and thinking changes to maximize your functioning and safety.
• Recreational therapists who help you improve or maintain your physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
• Spiritual care from on-call chaplains who can support you and your loved ones during treatment, no matter what denomination, faith or spiritual belief.
• Dietitians who will ensure your nutritional needs are met and help you with your preferences and help you and your family to understand your diet.

Coverage for inpatient rehabilitation services depends on your insurance plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider for specific details, and our team can assist with verifying coverage.

When patients are ready to go home, they can be confident that they will have our continued support in the days and months ahead.

Your rehabilitation team will provide a detailed recovery plan, and can help coordinate rehabilitative needs, such as:

• outpatient rehabilitation services
• home care
• community support resources
• assistive equipment needs
• transportation
• education
• vocational training

If patients need to be discharged to an alternative level of care, such as a skilled nursing facility, our case manager assists with that process as well.

Our physicians, neuropsychologists, and therapists also continue to help coordinate with school or work for as long as needed following the patient's return home.

Yes, we offer tours of our facility to prospective patients and their families. Contact us at (585) 368-3222 to schedule a visit and meet our care team.