Who Benefits From
LTACH Care?

Patients recovering from a serious illness or injury may continue to require hospital-level care, specialized treatment and rehabilitation for an extended period of time. Kindred Hospitals provide long-term acute care for medically complex patients who need continued treatment through the next stage of recovery.

Our Clinical Liaisons can help determine if a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) may be appropriate for your patient.

Discuss a Patient

Is an LTACH Right for My Patient?

Patients who require extended recovery with daily physician intervention and frequent nursing may benefit from an LTACH.

Does your patient fit one of these clinical categories?

Ventilator-dependent with respiratory failure
Complex wound care with at least one acute comorbidity
Respiratory complexity with at least two acute comorbidities
Medical complexity with at least two acute comorbidities

If yes, consider the patient's coverage and benefits:

Patient has an LTACH benefit
Payer will consider a Single Case Agreement or Letter of Agreement
For Medicare, patient has 3 midnights in a billable ICU or at least 96 hours on a ventilator

A Kindred Clinical Liaison can help assess clinical needs, coverage and whether an LTACH may be appropriate.

Evaluate a Patient

Patients We Treat

Kindred Hospitals care for medically complex patients who need continued hospital-level care following a serious illness, injury or surgery. Patients typically transition from an ICU or short-term acute care hospital and require daily physician oversight, interdisciplinary care and additional time to recover.

Respiratory Complexity

Ventilator weaning, respiratory therapy or other specialized pulmonary care.

Stroke & Brain Injury

Stroke, traumatic brain injury or other complex neurological conditions.

Complex Wounds

Specialized wound care alongside treatment for other acute medical conditions.

Severe Infections

Sepsis or other serious infectious diseases requiring continued medical care.

Kidney Failure

Dialysis alongside continued treatment for other acute medical needs.

Post Surgery Complications

Continued hospital level care following complications from surgery.

When Surviving Critical Illness Is Only the Beginning

After a ruptured appendix led to septic shock, respiratory failure and kidney failure requiring dialysis, Ronnie Adams survived the immediate crisis but remained medically complex. He transitioned to Kindred Hospital for continued hospital-level care, including ventilator weaning and rehabilitation.

Over more than 100 days at Kindred, Ronnie progressed from complete dependence to breathing on his own and walking out of the hospital. Today, he has returned to his role as a security supervisor at Kindred Hospital.

Ronnie’s experience is one example of how an LTACH can help medically complex patients continue their recovery after critical illness.

Read Ronnie’s Story

Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Kindred Hospitals

Kindred Hospitals partner with physicians, case managers and care teams to provide specialized hospital-level care for medically complex patients. Our physician-led teams coordinate treatment and rehabilitation to help patients progress through recovery.

Specialized Caregivers

Physician led teams specialize in caring for patients with complex medical needs.

Commitment to Quality

Every Kindred Hospital holds at least one Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification.

Collaborative Care Teams

Interdisciplinary care teams work together to coordinate treatment and recovery goals.

Focus on Early Mobility

Our Move Early Program incorporates movement into care plans as early as possible.

Post-Discharge Support

Our AfterCare team supports patients as they transition home after discharge.

See how Kindred supports medically complex patients throughout recovery. Why Choose Kindred? >

Have a Patient Who May Benefit From an LTACH?

A Kindred Clinical Liaison can help evaluate your patient's clinical needs, coverage and next steps.