Who we treat
Each year, we provide inpatient treatment for 317 adults with spinal cord injuries.
Injury types
- C1-C4: 41%
- C5-8: 13.2%
- Para: 32.8%
- Major multiple trauma: 2.8%
- Other spinal cord injuries: 0.9%
Patient ages
The average adult inpatient with a spinal cord injury at Shepherd Center is 44 years old. The age breakdown includes:
- 18-25: 20%
- 26-35: 18%
- 36-45: 14%
- 46-55: 15%
- 56-65: 23%
- 65+: 11%
Patient genders
Admission and length of stay
- Average length of stay: 63 days
- Time to admission: On average, adult patients begin inpatient rehabilitation 26 days after injury
Therapy and rehabilitation
Our patients receive extensive therapy, typically ranging from 3-5 hours daily. This includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, tailored to each patient’s needs.
Patient satisfaction
When asked about the likelihood of their recommending Shepherd Center, patients or their caregivers rated Shepherd Center a 94.91 out of 100.
Where our patients go after discharge
- Community: 92.1%
- Other Rehabilitation: 3.5%
- Acute care: 1.3%
Self-care goals
73.6% of adult patients achieve or exceed their anticipated value of self-care upon discharge from Shepherd Center, compared to 66% nationally.
Mobility goals
41.4% of adult patients achieve or exceed their anticipated value of mobility upon discharge from Shepherd Center, compared to 60% nationally.
Mobility scores tell us how much help a patient needs with activities like sitting, standing, walking, using a wheelchair, or going up and down stairs. A physical therapist helps patients get better at doing these activities on their own. If the scores go up from when the patient first came in to when they left, it means the patient got better at doing these activities independently.
