A long-term care hospital (LTCH) is a special kind of hospital for people who have serious or complex medical problems. It provides care, testing and rehabilitation services for patients who are very sick and often have more than one health condition.

LTCH Services

LTCHs offer services like:

• Rehabilitation programs
• Respiratory Therapy
• Cancer Treatment
• Head Injury Care
• Pain Management

Most Patients stay in an LTCH for more than 25 days.

Eligibility

To be eligible for LTCH services a person must be enrolled in the NC Medicaid program.

Additional Information

For more information regarding long term care hospital services, please speak with your primary care provider.