Preparing for Your Stay

We want you to be as comfortable as possible while you are staying with us on MaineGeneral's Physical Rehabilitation Unit. Here's what you will need while you are here:

Comfortable clothes: Pants, shirts undergarments, sweater
Walking shoes or sneakers
Pajamas or night wear
Toiletry items: Comb, toothbrush, shampoo; we can supply some items as needed
Prescriptive items: Eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids
C-PAP machine
Personal documents as applicable: Living will, advance directives, power of attorney
Seasonal outerwear for going outside to the rehabilitation gardens, weather permitting
Medications brought from home: please give them to your nurse

We recommend you leave valuables such as cash, jewelry and computer at home. The Physical Rehabilitation Unit and MaineGeneral Medical Center are not responsible for lost or misplaced items.

Length of Your Stay

Our goal is to get you home as soon as your diagnosis and level of function allow. Because each person is unique, your length of stay depends on your rehab program and progress.

Planning for Your Discharge

Your discharge planning begins on the day you arrive. Your rehab team will determine a plan for discharge and work with you and your family toward this goal. The team will discuss your progress and goals regularly, with the goal of returning home as soon as you are physically able.

Family and Friends are Welcome

At MaineGeneral's Physical Rehabilitation Unit, we know that accidents and illnesses don’t just happen to an individual; they affect the whole family.

That’s why we welcome and encourage family members and friends to be part of your rehabilitation team. We encourage family members to attend education sessions and participate in therapy sessions.

We also meet with families as needed to ensure a smooth and safe transition from hospital to home.