Inpatient Rehabilitation program

Rehabilitation at Marshfield Children’s Hospital

Marshfield Children’s Hospital pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program is a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF, accredited program serving children and teens ages two through 18 in north central Wisconsin. Our mission is to help children and teens regain function and independence after a debilitating injury or illness so they are able to return home, to school and the communities in which they live.

What makes rehabilitation beneficial?

Marshfield Children's Hospital pediatric unit and therapy spaces are environments designed to support your child's optimum function.

Independence Square
A community-designed environment where your child can practice what they've learned in therapy and apply it in a community setting.

Snoezelen Room
A safe environment where your child enjoys subtle stimulation of primary senses. Snoezelen Room features:

• Banana swing
• Bubble tube
• Changing LED lights
• Fiber optic lights
• Relaxation music

Physical and occupational therapy gyms
A comprehensive treatment and technology space for your child's rehabilitation.

Schooling and tutoring needs
A tutor through the Marshfield School District who coordinates lessons with your local school and current medical abilities.   

Who cares for my child in rehabilitation?

An extensive care team is there for you and your child during all phases of your journey from injury through discharge.  Your child's care team may include:

• Case manager
• Dietitian
• Music therapist
• Neuropsychologist
• Occupational and physical therapist
• Psychologist
• Recreational therapist
• Social worker
• Speech and language pathologist

Program Outcomes

2018 Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facts