he Carle Arbours began offering Subacute Services in February, 1997, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health Subacute Care Hospital Demonstration Project. Subacute Services were developed for people who no longer require hospitalization, yet still need comprehensive inpatient medical care or rehabilitation.

The Arbours is one of thirteen facilities participating in the Illinois Department of Public Health Subacute Care Hospital Demonstration Project. This project was developed to assess the viability of this level of service as well as its cost efficacy. The Arbours has been participating in this demonstration project for two years, and now offers the first program of its kind in Central Illinois.

At the Arbours, Subacute Services are provided by a team of skilled professionals, including Physical, Occupational, Speech therapists, Registered Nurses, pain management specialists, nutritionists, social workers, counselors and discharge planners. This team works together to design a plan of treatment which addresses the care needs of each patient, promoting a quick recovery and return home.