What is Transitional Care?

The Transitional Care Program is an excellent option for patients when additional skilled nursing care is needed on the road to recovery. Even if the original hospitalization occurred elsewhere, you may still qualify for the program at Aultman Orrville Hospital.

Services Provided

• Recovery from major surgery, joint replacement, vascular or abdominal procedures
• Recovery after a major accident or stroke 
• Pain management
• Wound care
• IV therapy
• Physical, occupational and/or speech therapy after a prolonged illness

Qualifications for Admission

Not all patients qualify for the Transitional Care Program. It is essential that the following criteria be met to participate:

• You must have a qualifying three-day acute care hospital stay.
• You must have Medicare Part A coverage or be covered by an insurance plan that approves the stay. Aultman Orrville has agreements with most insurance plans. To verify if your plan is covered, please call 330-479-3088.
• You must have a referring physician to qualify for the program. The hospitalists at Aultman Orrville Hospital will direct your care and treatment while you are here.
• You must continue to show documented progress in order to continue to participate in the program.

If you do not qualify for admission based on the criteria above, you may choose to participate in a self-pay program. Call 330-479-3088 to make the necessary arrangements. 

How Long Can a Patient Stay in the Skilled Bed Program?

• Your length of stay will vary based on your specific needs. This depends on the type of skilled care required, your physician and your progress toward recovery goals.
• Medicare pays 100 percent of your costs for the first 20 days, depending on your level of care.

 Discharge Planning

• Our program is designed to be short term and prepare you to return home. The discharge planning process begins when you are admitted to the unit. All members of the interdisciplinary team, including you and your family, meet on a regular basis and develop a plan to meet your needs. Your discharge plan is discussed frequently, so that you have reasonable expectations and advanced notice about discharge. Arrangements for special needs or equipment are addressed to facilitate a smooth transition to care after discharge.

 Amenities 

• Aultman Orrville provides private, comfortable rooms. Each spacious room has its own bathroom, cable TV and Wi-Fi. Upon request, rooms with accommodations can be coordinated for a support person to stay overnight. Visitation is unrestricted. A chaplain is available. Meals are prepared in-house.

 Location

832 S. Main St.
Orrville, OH 44667

For more information, call 330-479-3088. Click here to download our brochure.