What does IRF mean in HOSPITALS

An Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) is a type of medical facility that provides rehabilitative care for patients who have experienced an illness or injury. The goal is to help restore the patient's function and independence in the shortest amount of time.

Patients with acute injuries, such as brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, and orthopedic trauma, are typically recommended for rehabilitation at an IRF. People who need long-term rehabilitation services may also use IRFs if they require intensive therapy services that cannot be provided in a home setting.

IRFs typically provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology serviceses and recreational therapy. Depending on their specific needs, some patients may also receive psychological counseling or other specialized therapies.

The length of stay will depend on your individual condition and progress during rehabilitation. Generally speaking, most people stay at least three weeks but it can vary from person to person.

The cost of staying at an IRF will depend on your insurance coverage and any applicable co-payments or deductibles that you have to pay out-of-pocket. Your health insurance provider should be able to provide more information about what your costs might be before you decide on which facility you want to go to.