Memorial Hermann expands rehabilitation care unit at Southwest Houston location

TIRR Memorial Hermann is expanding its inpatient rehabilitation unit at its Southwest Hospital on Beechnut Street near the Sharpstown and Gulfton areas.

What we know

According to a March 19 news release, the new rehabilitation facility will include:

• 18 private patient rooms
• Two state-of-the-art therapy gyms with balance systems, electrical stimulations and a vehicle stimulator to provide realistic training for patients with mobility challenges
• A comprehensive Family Resource Center to assist those caring for patients

Along with the new facility, the hospital will also offer a comprehensive range of services, including care for patients with stroke, non-traumatic brain injury, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, as well as cancer rehabilitation and general services.

Notable quote

Rhonda Abbott, senior vice president and CEO at TIRR Memorial Hermann, said that she believes that rehabilitation medicine is key to bridging the gap between acute care and home.

“This alignment with TIRR Memorial Hermann means that patients will have access to a seamless continuum of care, from acute care through rehabilitation and outpatient therapy, all in one location," she said in the release. "This transformation allows us to provide the best care possible, reduce hospital readmissions and help patients regain their functionality and independence, getting them back to their homes and communities faster.”

The inpatient rehabilitation unit is now accepting patients.

• 7600 Beechnut St., Houston
• www.memorialhermann.org/locations/tirr-southwest