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 Is Transitional Care Right for You?

Transitional care is an excellent option for individuals who:

• Require post-hospitalization support for complex medical needs.
• Benefit from intensive therapy services like physical, occupational, or respiratory therapy.
• Need a supportive environment to regain strength and independence before returning home.

Conditions Commonly Referred for Transitional Care:

• Heart Surgery
• Back Surgery
• Abdominal Surgery
• Hip or knee replacement
• Major illness that requires IV antibiotics
• Wound care
• Intensive breathing treatments
• Need for physical or occupational therapy
• Care for multiple medical concerns at the same time
• Any major health condition that requires follow up specialists- ask your care team at the acute care hospital if you qualify

Why Choose Wallowa Memorial?

• Recovery Focused Environment: Our program offers a more supportive and therapeutic environment than a traditional skilled nursing facility.
• Superior Care: Wallowa Memorial boasts a significantly better nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring you receive personalized attention throughout your recovery.
• Expert Team: You’ll have daily access to highly skilled nurses, physicians, therapists, and other specialists dedicated to your well-being.
• Optimizing Your Return Home: Our transitional care program focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes, so you can return home feeling stronger and more independent.

Referrals & Contact Information:

• Referrals to our Transitional Care program must be made by the hospital where you receive your initial treatment.
• Families can call our Case Coordinator to learn more.
• To inquire about Transitional Care or Respite Care, please call: 541-426-5424.
• Ask your case manager or discharge planner at the acute care hospital where you receive your initial treatment if you qualify. If you qualify, ask your case manager or discharge planner to make the required referral to the care team at Wallowa Memorial Hospital.