About the Program
The Extended Care and Rehabilitation Program at VAMC Montana is composed of three areas —
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Nursing Home Care Unit Long Term Care
- Home and Community Care
Services Offered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
PM&R services include —
- occupational therapy
- physical therapy
- speech therapy
- kinesiotherapy
- specialized services to veterans in need of rehabilitation following amputation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
Nursing Home Care Unit (NHCU) Long Term Care
The NHCU is a 30 bed unit located in Miles City. They maintain an average length of stay of 32 days. Along with long term care, patients requiring extended rehabilitation and care following surgery and/or lengthy hospitalizations before returning to independent living is available.
Home and Community Based Care (HCBC)
HCBC consists of programs that manage care in veterans homes and community settings. Services include —
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