About Our ICU

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Welcome to Shepherd Center’s intensive care unit

We provide exceptional care for the most complex cases. Our intensive care unit (ICU) is designed to help you begin your rehabilitation journey as early as possible, ensuring that you receive the comprehensive and specialized care you need right from the start.

Why our ICU is essential to recovery

Shepherd Center is the only free-standing neurorehabilitation center with an ICU, and it plays a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the best possible care. Our 10-bed neuro-intensive care unit is specifically designed for patients who are not yet medically stable and require intensive nursing care. This means you can begin your rehabilitation journey sooner, even while still in the ICU, without the stress of unnecessary transfers.

  • Early admission and rehabilitation: Our ICU allows you to be admitted earlier into Shepherd Center, facilitating a quicker start to your rehabilitation process.
  • Comprehensive on-campus care: Having an ICU onsite prevents the need for transferring patients to another facility if they require intensive care while in our care.

Your personal space for healing

Being in a comfortable room to personalize and make your own is important to get your recovery started.

Where your recovery begins

Your rehabilitation begins as early as you arrive with access to 24/7 care right outside your room.

Your room and personality

You can bring your own personality to your room to make it as comfortable as you’d like.

A place for your family and friends to visit

Your ICU patient room is large and welcoming for your friends and family to visit and stay to keep you company.

Available services

In our ICU, we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet your unique needs and begin the rehabilitation journey as quickly as possible, including:

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  • Respiratory therapy and ventilator management
  • Occupational, physical, and speech therapy
  • Nutritional therapy
  • Nursing
  • Customized education
  • Psychology
  • Case management
  • Recreation therapy

Our dedicated treatment team

Our renowned, multidisciplinary team provides the highest level of care and support and is available 24/7. You’ll benefit from the expertise of:

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  • Physicians and mid-level providers
  • Nurses and patient care technicians
  • Physical therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech language pathologists
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Recreation therapists
  • Case managers
  • Dietitians
  • Psychologists
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Everyone at Shepherd Center was so positive and encouraging, the perfect environment for healing. It was very motivating. I felt safe there. I was part of a community and everyone wanted me to succeed.

Clarissa Cartwright, Georgia Patient, Shepherd Center ICU

Read Clarissa’s Story of Hope

A seamless start to your rehabilitation journey

Our ICU stands as a testament to our dedication to providing immediate, high-quality, and comprehensive care to those with the most challenging medical conditions. By choosing Shepherd Center, you are choosing a facility that prioritizes early rehabilitation, minimizes unnecessary transfers, and fosters a supportive environment for both you and your family.

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Dr. Quintero, our Medical Director of ICU and Critical Care Services, visits Eric Chriss in his ICU patient room to talk and discuss his care plan. Many patients who are ventilator dependent admit into our ICU to begin an aggressive respiratory program to help wean them off of their vent to begin full-time rehabilitation therapy.

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