How to choose a rehabilitation center that’s right for you
Here’s how IPMR measures up with answers to important questions you should ask to make the right choice.
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How IPMR measures up
Central Illinois offices: Peoria, Morton, Washington, Pekin, Bartonville, Metamora & Chillicothe
Q: Is medical rehabilitation the primary business of the provider?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Is the rehabilitation facility fully accredited by an independent organization such as CARF (The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Is the facility a local not-for-profit organization?
IPMR: Yes. IPMR contributes exclusively to the economic health of central Illinois.
Q: Are there physicians on staff responsible for overseeing the therapy and care provided?
IPMR: Yes. IPMR has Medical Doctors (M.D.s) on staff.
Q: Are the physicians at the facility board certified in rehabilitation medicine?
IPMR: Yes. All IPMR physicians are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specialists who treat injury or illness relating to nerves, muscles, bones and the brain. One of our physicians is also board certified in pain management.
Q: Does the rehabilitation facility include a multidisciplinary team?
IPMR: Yes. Our team includes:
- Board-certified Physicians
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Occupational Health Clinicians
- Psychological Services
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Gerontologists
Q: Does the rehabilitation center have multiple convenient locations that are close to home or work?
IPMR: Yes. IPMR has 9 outpatient and 2 inpatient locations plus 5 physician locations. Get more info here.
Q: Does the facility provide easy access with convenient parking and full wheelchair accessibility?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Are there flexible or extended hours to accommodate patient schedules?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Does the facility participate in your insurance network?
IPMR is a member of most major networks and insurance plans. Click here to see if you are covered.
Q: Does the facility offer flexible payment plans?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Will the provider discount out-of-network services when their doctors or therapists are outside of a patient’s healthcare plan?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Does the facility participate in government funded insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Is financial assistance or charity care available for patients who experience a catastrophic financial setback?
IPMR: Yes. Unlike for profit organizations, IPMR’s non profit commitment provides for charity care.
Q: How long has the facility been operating in central Illinois?
IPMR: For over 60 years, IPMR has been the leader in medical rehabilitation.
Q: Will your goals be included in the development of a treatment plan?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Are family members able to be present when treatment goals and progress are discussed?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Will you be seen by the same physician or therapist throughout the rehabilitation process?
IPMR: Yes. At IPMR you are seen by the same rehabilitation team throughout your treatment.
Q: Does the facility use only licensed professional staff with advanced training to ensure the best possible care?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Is the provider experienced in successfully treating patients with your condition(s) in terms of number of patients treated and years of experience?
IPMR: Yes. The staff at IPMR averages 10.6 years experience
Q: Does the facility have staff specially trained in therapies for all stages of life, from early childhood to senior services?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Does the facility offer individualized patient and family education that is beneficial to ongoing treatment and recovery, including a home program?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Does the provider offer continuity of rehabilitative care from one level of therapy to another? Check all that apply.
IPMR: Yes.
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Skilled Nursing
- Home Care
- Long-term Care
- Adult Day Care
Q: Are follow-up services including exercise classes, massage therapy and other therapies offered to help patients maintain the improvements they have made?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Does the facility provide community education programs on prevention as well as treatment?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Does the facility work with other community groups in providing education and support for chronic conditions (Alzheimer’s Association, brain injury group, stroke support group and others)?
IPMR: Yes. IPMR has also sponsored a Parkinson’s exercise class for over 15 years.
Q: Has the facility measured the effectiveness of its services using clinical outcomes and evidence based therapies?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Has the facility measured its service efficiency (the number of visits and costs required to meet treatment goals)?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: Does the facility measure patient satisfaction both during the treatment and after discharge?
IPMR: Yes.
Q: What new services and equipment has the provider introduced to this community?
IPMR was the first to offer a host of services and therapies including:
- Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Therapy
- Senior Services
- Electrodiagnostics (EMG’s)
- Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
- Balance and Vestibular Programs
- Driving Evaluations
Q: What specialty programs are available? Check all that apply:
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Balance Rehabilitation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Movement Disorders Programs
- Pool Therapy
- Occupational Health Services
- Women’s Health Rehabilitation
- Driving Evaluations
- Low Vision Rehabilitation
- Acupuncture
- Memory Disorders (Dementia) Programs
- Wellness Programs
- Comprehensive muscle, bone and joint care
