Stroke

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Expert stroke care at a nationally recognized stroke rehabilitation center

As a leader in comprehensive stroke care and stroke rehabilitation services, we provide expert treatment and personalized recovery programs for adults rebuilding their lives after stroke. With an average patient age of just 53, we understand that stroke often affects people in the prime of their lives — and that recovery means returning to independence, work, family, and community.

Why choose Shepherd Center for stroke care?

As a specialized stroke rehabilitation center, our multidisciplinary team delivers coordinated, evidence‑based care using advanced technologies and individualized treatment plans. From early recovery through long‑term rehabilitation, our stroke program is designed to help patients achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Information on strokes, treatment options, and rehabilitation

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Shepherd Center helped me get back to caring for people and helping people, which is what I love most.

Avani Patel, Georgia

Stroke Survivor

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FAQs about stroke rehabilitation centers

A stroke rehabilitation program typically includes a specialized interdisciplinary team that develops a personalized inpatient rehabilitation plan focused on improving function and preventing complications. Programs often incorporate advanced therapies like functional electrical stimulation, respiratory care, and assistive technology, along with outpatient follow-up, patient/family education, and long-term community reintegration support.

The length of stroke rehabilitation depends on the type and severity of the injury. At Shepherd Center, patients typically begin inpatient stroke rehabilitation about 29 days after injury and stay an average of 39 days. Recovery continues with outpatient therapy and lifelong support services tailored to each person’s needs.

The best stroke rehabilitation centers share these features:

  • Accreditation (CARF and Joint Commission)
  • Specialized expertise in stroke care
  • Multidisciplinary teams of physicians, therapists, psychologists, nurses, and more
  • Access to advanced therapies and technology
  • A full continuum of care from inpatient to outpatient and lifelong support
  • Proven patient outcomes in recovery and independence