Since being founded more than 125 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.

We're different from traditional hospitals (short-term acute care facilities). While we deliver acute hospital-level care, we also offer integrated programs for our patients whose illnesses or injuries have long-term effects.

LTACHs provide for these patients' physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. We offer comprehensive, aggressive and specialized medical care for respiratory illnesses, neurovascular conditions, complex medical problems, and/or physical and behavioral disabilities that require further medical interventions and rehabilitation or behavioral management.

We treated more than 1,000 people last year – more than any comparable facility in the Midwest.

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.

Certification and accreditation

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

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.

Why choose Bethesda?

Choosing a long-term acute care facility for you and your family can be a difficult decision. Learn more about selecting the right facility for your needs.

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Community Outreach

Learn more here about our goals for Community Health Improvement, Community Health Promotion and Awareness, and Community Relations.