Long Term Acute Care Programs & Services at DeKalb Medical

At DeKalb Medical Downtown Decatur's leading Atlanta Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital, we understand that every patient’s circumstance is unique. Our painstakingly individualized treatment plans are developed to treat the whole person - not just the illness - with a focus on rehabilitation. Our acute care services include:

• Specialized nursing
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Patient/family education
• Social services
• Respiratory therapy
• Telemetry (continuous monitoring of vital signs and heart rhythm)
• Nutritional services
• Discharge planning/case management
• Wound care