Admission Criteria A candidate must have been hospitalized for an acute medical contition for 3 midnights or been hospitalized in the last 30 days with a notable decline in medical and functional abilities related to orthopedic condition prior to consideration for program eligibility. A candidate must possess both functional impairments & medical conditions requiring skilled nursing and rehabilitation services Mobility Medical Conditions Transfers Pain management Walking Skin/wound management Stair Climbing Falls/safety management Wheelchair Mobility Diabetic management Activities of Daily Living Increased cardiac/pulmonary risk Eating Anti-coagulation/Coumadin mgt. Personal hygiene Patient/Family education Grooming Medication management Dressing Must possess approved Medicare - Part A funding for inpatient rehabilitation services or other approved funding source. Must be able to actively participate in up to 2 hours of rehabilitation therapy per day