When Recovery Requires Assistance
Transitional Care Unit
When you leave the hospital, you may not be strong enough to care for yourself at home. Your care team may recommend a stay in a transitional care unit. The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) or short-term rehabilitation is skilled nursing care that is available in a licensed nursing community, usually after a hospital stay. TCUs are special units that provide short-term therapy and medical care. TCUs can help bridge the gap between hospital care and returning home.
TCU at Meadows on Fairview
- 14 Private Rooms - spacious, private bathroom
- Part of Fairview Health Services - access to physical, occupational and speech therapists
- Support - full time social worker, admissions and discharge support and registered dietitian
How Transitional Care Can Help
- Work with patients who may need rehabilitation, or who have medical needs that qualify them for a skilled nursing facility stay
- We help patients with complex conditions transition to the next stage of care. The average stay is 14 days or fewer
- Care is tailored to meet your specific needs; we offer speech, occupational and physical therapy, recreational therapy, and spiritual care
- Provides care coordinators who will work with you and your family to educate you and your family about services available once you leave the TCU
Rise & Thrive at Meadows on Fairview