Rehabilitative Services Unit (RSU) Admission

Referrals for admission: (877) 822-4722
Download RSU Referral Reference Sheet

Now in two locations:  Boston and our new RSU in Dedham. 

Introducing the Rehabilitative Services Unit at the Gloria Adelson Field Health Center at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, a skilled nursing facility.  A satellite of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.

The Rehabilitative Services Unit (RSU) offers short-term, skilled nursing care for patients who require rehabilitation services after an acute hospital stay before returning to their home in the community. Learn more

Determining an appropriate post-hospital care plan
Following a screening by a case manager or discharge planner at an acute care hospital, patients will consult with their physician and family to determine the most appropriate post-hospital care plan.

Goals and objectives will be established
If the RSU is recommended, the patient meets the unit's criteria for clinical expertise, and a bed is available, the patient will be admitted to the RSU for short-term care.

Non-eligible patients for RSU admission:

• Ventilator-dependent
• Spinal cord injury
• Burn
• Hemodialysis
• Total parenteral nutrition
• Head-injured patients 

Skilled nursing is a Medicare-covered benefit. The RSU accepts only Medicare or private payment for its services.

Insurances Accepted:
Most major insurances, including 

Tufts Health Plan
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Private Pay