Inpatient Rehabilitation <br>at Kent Hospital

Inpatient Rehabilitation
at Kent Hospital

Rehabilitation Services

When illness or injury changes your life, we help you get back to it.

Care New England Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI, provides focused, hands-on therapy for adults requiring intensive rehabilitation following a serious medical event. Our goal is simple: help you regain strength, skills, and independence so you can return home safely.

You’ll work with a full care team that creates a plan just for you. After you leave Kent Hospital, we work closely with our Care New England partners, including home care and outpatient therapy, to support your recovery without interruption.

Rehabilitative care begins with appropriate therapies that lead the patient to the greatest degree of function possible, with individualized therapy goals to prepare patients once again, to enter the world of independent living. Kent Hospital works with their Care New England partners to provide an uninterrupted treatment path from inpatient rehabilitation, to home care and outpatient rehabilitation.

Contact Information

Inpatient Rehabilitation
A Kent Hospital Facility
455 Toll Gate Road
Warwick, RI 02886
P: (401) 736-4658

Why Choose Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent?

Inpatient rehabilitation is different from a nursing home or sub-acute facility. At Kent, you receive:

A full interdisciplinary care team
Intensive therapy (minimum three hours per day)
On-site physician coverage 24/7
Hospital-based medical support, including lab, pharmacy, and specialty consults

Many patients who might otherwise go to a nursing facility can regain independence here and safely return home.

Conditions We Treat

We care for adults recovering from many conditions, including:

Neurological

Stroke
Brain injury (traumatic or non-traumatic)
Spinal cord injury
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Other neuromuscular disorders

Orthopedic

Hip or knee replacement
Hip, femur, or pelvic fractures
Major fractures
Amputation
Multiple trauma injuries

Cardiac & Pulmonary

Heart attack
Ischemic heart disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Bronchiectasis

If you don’t see your condition listed, our team can help determine if inpatient rehabilitation is right for you.

What to Expect

Intensive Therapy

Patients receive at least three hours of therapy per day, five days a week. Therapy may include:

Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech-language therapy

Your therapy plan is based on your needs and abilities.

Your Care Team

You’ll be supported by:

Rehabilitation physicians
Rehabilitation nurses
Physical, occupational, and speech therapists

Our team works together and meets regularly to track your progress and adjust your care plan.

Specialty Programs

Stroke Specialty Program

Care New England Rehabilitation Services provides coordinated, team-based stroke rehabilitation focused on recovery, safety, and independence.

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Amputee Specialty Unit

We support patients after amputation and during prosthetic training to help restore mobility and daily function.

Learn More

Inpatient Rehabilitation FAQs

How long will I stay?

The average stay is about 12 days.

Stroke patients average about 15 days.
Orthopedic patients average about 11 days.

Your length of stay depends on your condition, overall health, and how well you tolerate therapy. We review your progress regularly and discuss plans with you and your family.

What specialty programs or treatments do you offer at the Kent Rehabilitation Center?

We provide advanced rehabilitation tools and techniques, including:

VitalStim (NMES) for swallowing therapy
LSVT for Parkinson’s voice therapy
Electrical stimulation (EStim) for pain and muscle recovery
Adaptive training spaces, like a simulated kitchen and grocery store
Motorized therapy equipment for patients with limited strength or movement

How do you plan for discharge from the Kent Rehabilitation Program?

Discharge planning starts early. Our case managers:

Arrange equipment for home
Schedule outpatient therapy
Coordinate follow-up appointments

If returning home isn’t possible right away, we help you explore other options.

What are the rooms like at the Kent Rehabilitation Program?

Patients stay in private or semi-private rooms based on medical needs. Private rooms are reserved for certain infections.

We offer:

Free cable television
Free local telephone service
Interpreter services and communication devices upon request
Modified diets as prescribed

Family and friends may visit and use the hospital café and gift shop.

Are there support groups for loved ones?

Yes. We offer:

Stroke support groups
Amputee support groups
Information on local Parkinson’s support groups

Our social work team can help connect you to resources.

What should I bring for my stay at the Kent Rehabilitation Center?

Please bring comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. We encourage patients to get dressed each day and take part in daily activities as part of therapy.

Accreditation

Kent Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). This means we meet national standards for quality, safety, and patient care.

Inpatient Treatment Team

Tara DeAngelis, PT, DPT

Program Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital
Specialty Area: Neurology
Education: B.S. Clemson University, DPT URI

Dr Andrew Sandefer

Medical Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital

Holley Lombardi

Nurse Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital

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