Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program

At Brooks, we provide individualized, world-class brain injury rehabilitation care that optimizes the patientโ€™s goals for recovery.

Our comprehensive rehabilitative treatment approach combines world-class therapies, cutting-edge technology, personalized treatment plans, expert clinicians and a variety of care settings to meet patients exactly where they are in their recovery journey.

Dr. Ngo meeting with a patient who is participating in the Brooks Brain Injury program

Brain injuries we treat

Brooks treats patients in the top 1% in complexity in the nation, giving us the experience to understand each patient’s unique situation. From traumatic brain injuries to nontraumatic brain injuries, medically complex and disorders of consciousness, our expert team has the knowledge to treat patientsโ€™ unique situations, whether it is behavioral, physical or cognitive impairments.

Is Brooks right for you or your loved one?

Ages Treated

1 year old and above. Brooks hospitals and care settings are equipped to provide care to patients of most ages.

Hospital Participation Restrictions

Must be able to participate in 3 hours of therapy 5 days a week. Therapy is tailored to the patientโ€™s tolerance level.

Severity of Medical Care Needed

Potential patients are assessed by our medical team before admission to determine if we can meet the patientโ€™s needs.

Our outcomes work for you

After a brain injury or traumatic event, you have a choice for where you go to receive rehabilitative treatment. Advocate for yourself and ask for Brooks. We are top-rated in Florida and hold national accreditations demonstrating our commitment to providing the highest level of care.

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Expert brain injury rehabilitation team

Brooksโ€™ team of brain injury specialists starts with fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, neuropsychologists, therapists, case managers, dieticians and more to ensure an interdisciplinary approach. These experts are available across our entire system of care and are dedicated to helping each patient reach their highest level of recovery.

A care setting for every recovery milestone

No matter where patients are in their recovery journey, we can meet them there.

Exterior view of the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital

Rehabilitation Hospitals

24/7 rehabilitation hospital care with medical staff oversight. Provides 3 hours of therapy 5 days per week, tailored to the patientโ€™s ability.

Exterior view of the Brooks Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing facility

Skilled Nursing

Medical nursing care along with therapy services as the patient continues to recover.

Patient using VR technology as part of the brain injury day treatment program

Brain Injury Day Treatment Program

Up to 6 hours of intensive interdisciplinary therapy and behavioral health services to prepare the patient for home.

Mature male patient receiving home treatment as part of the Brooks Rehabilitation Home Health offering

Home Health

Receive nursing, therapy and case management services in the home. Serving 23 Florida counties.

A row of Cyberdyne machines used as part of the Brooks Rehabilitation Neuro Recovery offering

Neuro Recovery Centers

Gain access to rehabilitative technology and workouts with expert therapists during and after initial recovery.

Exterior view of a Brooks Rehabilitation Outpatient clinic

Outpatient Clinics

With over 50 clinics across Florida, continue cognitive therapy care after inpatient rehabilitation with Brooksโ€™ highly knowledgeable clinicians.

Three women going through an exercise as part of the Aphasia treatment program

Aphasia Center

After a traumatic brain injury or stroke, communication difficulties can occur. Our highly recognized aphasia treatment center is here to help.

Middle aged man working in a kitchen as part of his vocational training in the brain injury treatment program

Brain Injury Clubhouse

Our unique community service provides vocational training and job search support for those recovering from a brain injury.

Middle aged man playing a game of wheelchair basketball

Adaptive Sports and Recreation

Brooks provides one of the most comprehensive programs in Florida to support the physical, social and emotional health of people with all types of disabilities.

Middle aged man and Brooks Rehabilitation doctor in a Zero G simulation as part of the clinical research program

Clinical Research

Brooksโ€™ renowned research team is moving the science of rehabilitation forward. Patients and community members are encouraged to participate.

Brooks Rehabilitation doctor conducting a consultation with a patient

Physician Group

Our fellowship-trained, board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, physician assistants and advanced nurse practitioners are available to care for patients across our various care settings.

How we treat brain injuries at Brooks

Brooksโ€™ specialized brain injury rehabilitation programs are designed to meet each patientโ€™s needs and goals. We offer a wide variety of advanced treatments and programs across our multiple care settings.

Technology

At Brooks, we are on the cutting edge of technology. Our treatment plans often incorporate technology to help with recovery.

Behavioral health

From cognitive therapy, neuropsychology, psychology and family social work services, our behavioral health services support the patient and their family through the entire journey.

Expert therapy

Expect a multidisciplinary therapy approach to treatment. Patients will receive advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy and music therapy throughout various care settings.

Case management

Our specialized team helps support patients and their families as they transition to a new care setting.

Medical care and support

Coming from an acute care setting? We have the medical support to help patients continue recovery while receiving rehabilitative therapy.

Assistive technology

We can help assess and support a patientโ€™s needs at home to achieve more independence in activities of daily living through specialized technology.

Motor speech disorders treatment

After a traumatic brain injury, speech can be affected. Brooks has one of the only programs in Florida to treat motor speech disorders.

Spasticity management

After a traumatic event, patients can experience tightening of muscles. Brooksโ€™ experts help patients recover and manage spasticity on their own.

Communication disorders

After a traumatic brain injury, communication disorders can occur. Brooks provides some of the most expert communication disorder care in the nation.

Driver rehabilitation

After an injury or illness, getting independence back is important. Our Driver Evaluation and Training Program provides assessments and training for individuals with cognitive, physical or developmental issues to help determine their driving capabilities.

Support services

We understand that it takes a community to help families and patients get back to daily life. That is why we have a multitude of services and resources for continued support during a patientโ€™s recovery journey.

Low vision

Our low vision rehabilitation can help patients make the most of their remaining vision by continuing to participate in daily activities and maintaining independence.

Young woman at Brooks Rehabilitation checking in a patient

Request patient care

Brooksโ€™ system of care accepts multiple types of insurance as well as Medicare and Florida Medicaid. We also provide self-pay options when insurance no longer covers treatment.

Brooks partners with health care systems locally, statewide, nationally and internationally โ€” accepting referrals from most acute hospitals and physicians.

Visit our price transparency page to better understand our hospital fees. These are estimates and not a guarantee of final cost after insurance.

Our locations

Brooks services are available to patients at our three rehabilitation hospitals, 50 outpatient clinics, home health care servicesโ€“spanning 23 Florida counties, and community programs.

To find a Brooks care setting that provides the services you need, visit our location page.

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