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What Comes After Rehab?
A families guide to long-term Brain Injury Care Options
When rehab ends, the journey doesn’t. Families often feel uncertain about next steps—but with the right information and support, you can make confident decisions that prioritize dignity, safety, and quality of life.
Assess Ongoing Needs
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Rehabilitation often improves function, but long-term care is still necessary. Ask:
- Does your loved one need 24/7 supervision or skilled nursing?
- Are they ventilator-dependent or medically fragile?
- How much support do you have at home?
Use input from therapists, neurologists, and social workers to clarify next-level needs
Explore Care Pathways
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Long-term care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Consider:
- Safehaven (a division of The Jimmy Simpson Foundation): 24-hour residential care
- for individuals with severe brain injuries and ventilator needs
- In-home care with medical oversight
- Supported living or group homes for higher-functioning individuals
- Day programs or outpatient therapies
Tour and Compare Facilities
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Look beyond the brochures—schedule visits, talk to staff, and ask:
- What is your staff-to-resident ratio?
- How do you support quality of life, not just medical care?
- Are family visits and involvement encouraged?
- What makes your program different from traditional nursing homes?
Review Financial Options
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The cost of long-term care is a major concern, but you may have options:
- Medicaid waivers
- Private insurance or long-term care policies
- Veterans’ benefits
- Foundation assistance (ask about support from The Jimmy Simpson Foundation)
Plan for Family Involvement
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Long-term care works best with family engagement. Stay involved:
- Join family care meetings
- Attend support groups (like Carol’s Light)
- Stay connected through regular visits and communication
You're not alone
At The Jimmy Simpson Foundation, we’ve walked this journey—and we’re here to walk it with you.
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