Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care in Cambridge, Massachusetts offers comprehensive medical care for individuals recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. We provide individualized treatment plans, working closely with patients, families, and care teams to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Long-Term Acute Medical Care Services
Spaulding Cambridge specializes in long-term acute care (LTAC), providing comprehensive medical services for patients with complex or chronic conditions requiring extended hospital stays. The average LTAC stay is typically a month or longer, depending on individual needs and progress.
Specialized Rehabilitation Programs
Our facility offers specialized rehabilitation programs tailored to various medical needs:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries: Including disorders of consciousness.
- Cardiac Conditions: Comprehensive care for various heart conditions.
- Neurological Conditions: Specialized treatment for stroke and other neurological issues.
- Cancer Care: Supportive care during and after cancer treatments.
- Orthopedic Care: Rehabilitation for bone and joint surgeries or injuries.
- Transplant Recovery: Specialized care for patients recovering from transplant surgery.
- Complex Surgical Recovery: Extended care for surgeries requiring lengthy recovery periods.
- Pulmonary Care: Including ventilator weaning and other respiratory support.
Our clinical expertise and innovative programs facilitate healing and help patients adapt to life after serious medical events.
Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
For patients requiring intensive rehabilitation after recent injuries or events like stroke or trauma, the Spaulding Cambridge ARU provides focused, short-term care. This unit offers specialized therapy and close medical monitoring, facilitating the transition from acute hospital care back to daily life.
Key Features of the ARU
The ARU offers a range of services to support patient recovery:
- Modern Facilities: A newly renovated 30-bed unit with an on-site therapy gym.
- 24/7 Medical Supervision: Continuous care from in-house physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Specialty Consultations: Access to specialists in cardiology, orthopedics, pulmonology, oncology, infectious disease, psychiatry, and nephrology.
- Specialized Rehabilitation: Support from physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) consultants.
- On-Site Services: Convenient access to lab work, chemotherapy, hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis (HD/PD), and imaging.
- Magnet Recognized Nursing: Exceptional nursing care recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program®.
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge is proud to have achieved Magnet accreditation, a testament to our commitment to nursing excellence. This prestigious designation recognizes our dedication to providing high-quality patient care and a supportive work environment for nurses.
Visitor Information
We understand the importance of support during recovery. Two visitors are allowed per patient at a time in inpatient areas. Visiting hours are from 11 am to 8 pm. Visitor restrictions may apply in certain situations to ensure patient and staff safety. For detailed information, please refer to our visitor policy.
