News Release

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health’s inpatient rehabilitation program has received a three-year reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International, a global accreditor of health and human services programs.

Parkview’s program, located at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, is one of only three inpatient rehab facilities in the state to be accredited by CARF and the only provider in northeast Indiana.

CARF International has accredited more than 66,000 programs and services among more than 9,300 globally. CARF’s accreditation recognizes organizations dedicated to improving quality of life and that clearly demonstrate an established adherence to high standards and best practices in the industry.

“Our rehabilitation providers exemplify the patience, compassion and encouraging attitude that is critical to helping patients on their recovery journey,” said Dr. Alexander Robitaille, inpatient rehabilitation medical director. “We are pleased to once again meet and exceed CARF’s high standards of care as we continue to grow our program and help patients regain their quality of life after a serious illness or injury.”

Parkview’s inpatient rehabilitation unit has 50 beds available for patients needing treatment for a variety of conditions, including stroke, brain or spinal cord injury; amputation; neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome; orthopedic trauma or post-surgical recovery; and cardiac conditions. Rehabilitation team members evaluate patients and craft a personalized treatment plan, utilizing an interdisciplinary team to build strength and coordination and regain function and quality of life.

The inpatient rehabilitation team provides education and training to patients and caregivers on topics such as risk factors, injury/complication prevention, nutrition, safety, mental health care, stress relief and more. Parkview also offers support groups for program graduates to continue to receive support and share their experiences with other patients who are on a path to recovery.

In its accreditation report, CARF recognized Parkview’s areas of strength, such as its positive culture; the experience and enthusiasm of providers in the program; the proactive environment that encourages self-improvement; its well-maintained and equipped facility; and its visible, engaged and effective interdisciplinary medical team. CARF provided additional suggestions on further improvements Parkview could make to strengthen its program and sustainability.

Parkview also launched a new graduate medical education program for physical medicine and rehabilitation, welcoming its first two residents into the program in July. This is only the second PM&R residency program in the state of Indiana. The program further demonstrates the strength of Parkview Rehabilitation along the entire continuum of care. Parkview’s GME programs, which launched in 2022, are hosted at Parkview Hospital Randallia and serve as a pipeline to train and recruit new physicians as they gain experience in their specialized fields of practice.

“Inpatient rehabilitation has not been an area of growth for healthcare providers nationally over the last decade, but Parkview has defied that trend by investing in our program and our providers,” said John Bowen, president, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Affiliates. “We have tripled our program capacity at Randallia and now provide a premier service in the region for patients who need additional care and services to recover from serious illness or injury. We’re proud to be recognized by CARF International for the quality of our program and appreciate their guidance as we continue to grow and improve our services.”

Click here to learn more about Parkview’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital at Randallia.