Pate provides research guided, outcome-centered care for acquired brain injury and various neurological disorders.  Our goal is to help make the transition after traumatic brain injury, stroke or other neurological disorder as smooth and simple as possible.

For families who want to discuss admission of their loved one, or have questions about admission, call us at 1-800-992-1149, or use the contact form.

Medical professionals who want to refer a patient should call, fax or complete a secure online referral.

  Admissions direct: 469-250-3540

    Admissions fax:  972-773-4990

 

Patient Requirements

For admission, patients should be:

  • 16 years or older for admission to the day treatment program
  • 18 years or older for admission to the residential program
  • Have a stroke, acquired brain injury, or a neurological disorder
  • Medically stable (do not require 24-hour medical care, but may have impairments in physical movement, continence, speech and language functioning, cognition, behavior, or other medical issues)
  • Level 4 or higher on the 10-level Rancho Los Amigos Scale of post-injury cognitive function

Spinal Cord Injury

Patients with spinal cord injury, in addition to their acquired brain injury, may be considered for admission. Each case will be reviewed for approval to determine our capacity to provide care.  Guidelines for admission include:

  • May be a complete or incomplete spinal cord injury
  • Sacral, thoracic, and lumbar level injuries may be considered. Cervical injuries are typically beyond our capacity to serve
  • Not ventilator dependent
  • Does not require assistance with severe, frequent autonomic dysreflexia or in/out catheterization

Pate Programs

Transportation to treatment for day patients is provided so you don't have to think about logistics during this important time. We offer a Spanish program with interpreters for people who prefer Spanish and can support other languages if indicated.

 

We Accept Referrals from These Sources

• Physicians and medical personnel
• Hospital discharge planners or social workers
• Insurance company case managers
• Clinical neuropsychologists
• Therapists
• Family members

 

Patients May Admit From

• Acute-care hospitals
• Acute-rehabilitation hospitals
• Long-term acute-care hospitals
• Outpatient clinics
• Nursing homes
• Home

 

Mental Health Guidelines

We admit patients who have previous and/or co-occurring mental health diagnoses in addition to their brain injury. If the mental health issue is serious, we require the following:

• The patient is admitted on a conditional basis, with specific guidelines for program participation and goals for progress
• Those with behavioral difficulties must not be a danger to themselves or others when working independently

 

Substance Abuse Guidelines

Patients with a past history of substance abuse must be abstinent upon admission and must remain so during the course of treatment.

 

Accepted Funding Sources

• Group health insurance and Affordable Care Act plans
• Private pay
• Financial aid from Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS)
• Workers compensation

Contact our admissions department by email: [email protected] or phone 1-800-992-1149 for more information. Or use our contact form.

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