Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center

The Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center (FFARC) is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center providing customized programs to help patients improve function, attain their greatest level of independence, and return to community living.

From the design of the center to the design of our team, our specialists have thought of every detail to help you return to independent or modified independent living. Your treatment team will include:

• Physician: Creates a rehabilitation plan and oversees your progress.

• Nurse Navigator: Provides assistance to patients and their families, to help them access and navigate through Hoag’s resources as well as the health care system as a whole.

• Rehabilitation Nurse: Your primary caregiver who is specialized in rehabilitation.

• Social Worker: Supports your emotional needs during your hospital stays.

• Patient Care Assistant: Assists the nurse in your care.

• Physical Therapist: Helps improve movement, restore function and/or relieve pain.

• Occupational Therapist: Helps you improve your ability to perform everyday tasks and activities.

• Speech – Language Pathologist: Assesses and treats swallowing disorders, as well as speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders.

• Recreational Therapist: Helps improve functionality, independence and well-being through activities such as sports or music.

Other Services

• Case Management

• Chaplain Services

• Dietary Services and Dietitian Consults

• Hospital Pharmacy

• Laboratory Services

• Radiology Services

• Respiratory Therapy

Patient Outcomes

Hoag’s Acute Rehabilitation Program has served 530+ patients with top-rated patient experience and discharge rates.

At Hoag, we understand that starting rehabilitation can feel overwhelming. That’s why we make sure every patient knows what to expect and feels supported every step of the way. While your treatment plan will be customized to your unique condition, recovery goals, and pace of progress, there are some common experiences all patients can anticipate during their stay.

Comprehensive Assessment and Personalized Planning

Your journey begins with a thorough evaluation by our licensed admissions liaison and medical director. Together, they take the time to learn about your health history, current needs, and personal recovery goals. This assessment helps us design a customized care plan that balances short-term improvements with long-term independence. You and your family are active participants in this process, ensuring your treatment plan reflects what matters most to you.

Daily Treatment Schedule

Most patients participate in a combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy for at least three hours per day, split between morning and afternoon sessions. Therapy is personalized to your needs—for example, building strength and balance after a stroke, relearning daily activities after orthopedic surgery, or strengthening communication skills following a neurological condition.

You will have a midday break for lunch and rest, and when appropriate, therapy may also be provided on weekends to help you continue making progress.

Length of Stay

Your length of stay depends on your diagnosis and goals. Some patients may require a shorter stay, while others benefit from a longer course of therapy. On average, patients spend 12 to 14 days in our program. Throughout your stay, your care team will regularly review your progress with you and your family to update your plan and set realistic expectations for discharge and next steps.

Your Care Team

During your stay, you’ll be supported by a compassionate, highly skilled team dedicated to your recovery. Every member of your care team works together to ensure your treatment is safe, effective, and personalized to your needs.

• Physicians & Medical Director: Oversee your medical care, monitor your progress, and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

• Registered Nurses: Provide around-the-clock medical support, administer medications, and help you manage daily health needs.

• Physical Therapists: Focus on improving your strength, mobility, balance, and endurance so you can move with greater independence.

• Occupational Therapists: Help you regain the skills needed for everyday activities such as dressing, cooking, writing, and managing your home.

• Speech-Language Pathologists: Assist with communication, memory, and problem-solving, as well as swallowing challenges that may affect nutrition and safety.

• Case Managers & Social Workers: Guide you and your family through the rehabilitation process, assist with discharge planning, and connect you to community resources for continued care at home.

• Rehabilitation Nurses & Therapy Assistants: Support your day-to-day therapy activities and provide encouragement as you work toward your goals.

Together, this team creates a supportive environment where patients and families feel empowered, informed, and encouraged throughout the recovery journey.

What to Bring for Your Stay

We encourage you to bring a few items from home to make your stay more comfortable and help you participate fully in therapy:

• Tennis shoes or workout-appropriate shoes (with interchangeable laces)

• Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows you to move freely

• Undergarments and socks

• Personal care items (such as deodorant, hairbrush, or lotion)

For your convenience, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, and toothpaste are provided.

Anyone can refer a patient to the FFARC, including acute care hospitals, home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities, long-term hospitals, community physicians, and emergency rooms.

Our acute rehabilitation program requires a physician referral. If you believe you or a loved one may benefit from this level of care, please talk with your doctor about requesting a referral on your behalf

Medical personnel can contact our Admissions Liaison at 949-764-3947 for more information.

Admissions

Following a thorough assessment, our team discusses the patient's medical status and works with them to create a customized treatment plan based on their short-term and long-term goals. A detailed and comprehensive review of each patient’s condition and medical history is performed by our licensed Admissions Liaison and Medical Director to determine if the patient is an appropriate candidate for acute inpatient rehabilitation. The clinical team will evaluate whether or not the patient can tolerate and benefit from an intensive rehabilitation program.

Insurance verification and authorization are required before admission.

Admissions Criteria:

• Medically stable

• Require at least two therapies, one of which must be physical or occupational

• Able to actively participate and benefit from 3 hours of therapy per day at least 5 days a week OR 15 hours of intensive therapy within a 7-day, consecutive period

• Demonstrate measurable improvements throughout the rehabilitation program

• Be 18+ years of age. Patients under the age of 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis

Recovering from a significant medical issue requires both supportive family and personal independence. Through participation in family conferences, education opportunities and rehabilitation sessions, families take a hands-on role in learning how to help set you up for success.

Our patient-centered program provides you with the tools to reach your goals and prepare your return to community living. You will wear your everyday clothes, eat in a large open dining room with other patients and work to develop functional independence in a compassionate environment. This is not acute hospitalization, it is rehabilitation. And while the road ahead takes work, our team strives to make that work rewarding.