Overview

Central Valley Specialty Hospital treats patients who need extended hospital care after serious illness or injury in California's Central Valley. Its long-term acute care service covers conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds and neurological injuries that require longer recovery than a typical hospital stay. Physicians, nurses and therapists combine medical treatment with rehabilitation, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. The hospital also has on-site laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, with case managers arranging a transition home or to a lower level of care. It is based in Modesto, California, and operates around the clock.