Since being founded more than 120 years ago, Bethesda, a member of HealthEast Care System, has grown from a small, community hospital to a comprehensive long-term acute care hospital, or LTACH. The primary focus of an LTACH is to provide comprehensive, aggressive and specialized acute medical following treatment at a traditional hospital (acute care facility). LTACH patients have respiratory, medical problems, and/or physical
and behavioral disabilities requiring further medical interventions and intense rehabilitation or behavioral management.

We’re different from other rehabilitation facilities because we provide an integrated program – treating the physical, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of our patients. We treated more than 1,400 people last year – more than any comparable facility in the Midwest.

In 2003 the hospital dedicated a new therapeutic garden for patients. The garden creates a quiet outdoor space for patients and families to walk, participate in other physical activities and enjoy nature’s healing qualities.

Our rich history

Founded in 1883, we have a history of making history. Bethesda has a rich tradition of caring for the people of the Midwest.

Visit our history timeline to find out more.

Certifications and accreditations

We are certified by Medicaid and accredited by The Joint Commission.

Bethesda’s Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Programs are also accredited in Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Get to know Bethesda

Want to know about visiting hours, hotels near the hospital, or other general information? Go to our patient and visitor information.