Most patients of the short stay care units come from a hospital setting and are recovering from illnesses or injuries such as fractures, joint replacements, pneumonia, stroke or multiple medical problems. Typically, patients’ length of stay is less than 30 days, with an average stay of 12 days.

The Short Stay Care program offers many unique features and services that are unmatched in the Central Minnesota area, including an onsite medical director -- Internal Medicine physician Tamara Congdon, M.D. Caregivers include a case manager and a discharge planner, who are dedicated to meeting the needs of the patients. These individuals work with other professionals who have expertise in short stay care including nursing, occupational, physical and speech therapists, therapeutic recreation, nutrition, psychology and pastoral care. Because many of the short stay patients need intense levels of physical therapy, our program offers therapy two times a day, seven days a week.

“My experience here could not have been better! Every single person regardless of job description has been very helpful, concerned and friendly. Questions I had were answered to my satisfaction.
All meals were delicious. Physical therapy and occupational therapy personnel were friendly and
dedicated — I wouldn’t be leaving today if not for them. I would definitely recommend SBSC without hesitation.”
~ Former patient