Injured Worker Rehabilitation
Among the best in the country at helping patients recover and return to the highest quality of life following work injuries.
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’s Injured Worker Program provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for individuals recovering from work-related injuries and complex medical conditions. Our interdisciplinary team helps injured workers regain function, return to daily activities, and work toward a safe return to work through personalized rehabilitation plans.
From orthopedic injuries and workplace accidents to catastrophic conditions such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and multi-trauma, Gaylord is equipped to care for the full spectrum of workers’ compensation needs. As the only long-term acute care hospital in the country with CARF accreditation across all inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, Gaylord provides a unique continuum of care supported by specialty accreditations in spinal cord injury, stroke, and brain injury rehabilitation.
Gaylord is also part of one of only 18 Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems in the United States and has been recognized among Modern Healthcare’s Top 20 Largest Rehab Providers.

Workers' Compensation Program
The inpatient program incorporates the latest technology and physical therapy methods to improve mobility, strength, and independence for patients. Gaylord offers all private rooms on a 400-acre campus, providing a restorative healing environment with outdoor spaces for rehabilitation and relaxation.
Work Conditioning Program
Our outpatient program is available at six convenient locations throughout Connecticut. Recovering workers have access to comprehensive care tailored to their needs, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology, physiatry, concussion care, and more.
Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Living
The only facility of its kind in Connecticut, Traurig House is a licensed residential care home with eight beds and staff available around the clock. With an average stay of 35 days, patients engage in an intensive recovery program that includes cognitive and aphasia day treatment services five days a week.
SCI Day Treatment Program
A three-day-a-week outpatient day treatment program focused on advancing mobility, self-care, community reintegration, education, workforce re-entry, and long-term health management for people with spinal cord injury.
Therapeutic Pool
The buoyancy and 90 degree warmth of our 75-by-25 foot therapeutic pool enables low-impact movement, increased circulation, and promotes strength training without strain. Customizable features support injury-specific care, while the calming environment boosts mental well-being and engagement.
On-Campus Cottages
Families and friends have access to our on-campus cottages featuring amenities to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
We track measurable progress so patients, providers, and employers can see the impact of our rehabilitation programs. The following FY2025 results reflect our commitment to exceptional recovery and safe returns to work.
36.3% Increase in AM-PAC scores
Avg. Admission: 15.6 → Discharge: 20.3
Measures ability to perform daily activities.
66% Increase in SCIM scores
Avg. Admission: 37.1 → Discharge: 61.6
Specialized measure for spinal cord injury independence.
98% Increase in Berg Balance scores
Avg. Admission: 15.4 → Discharge: 29.4
Assesses balance to reduce fall risk.
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15.76% - 30-Day Readmission Rate
National LTACH Avg: 21.26%
Lower is better — significantly below the national average.
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61% - Discharge Function Score
Higher scores reflect greater independence at discharge.

Uniquely positioned to care for injured workers, Gaylord offers a comprehensive approach to recovery by combining acute medical care with world-class rehabilitation. With both a long-term acute care hospital and an acute rehab hospital under one roof, Gaylord can admit patients directly from the ICU early in their recovery process. For patients and their families, this means less time spent at the acute-care hospital, more time focused on healing and rehabilitation, and ultimately, better patient outcomes.
From simple to catastrophic injury, Gaylord provides superior evidence-based rehabilitation, helping injured workers get back to life and work.
- Decades of experience and superior care
- The latest evidence-based rehabilitation
- Support/education for family members in a healing environment
- In-house neuropsychology department
- Comprehensive concussion program
- Spinal cord injury transitional program
- Acquired brain injury transitional living program
- Work conditioning program
- Support groups for patients and caregivers
- Interdisciplinary team of physiatrists, hospitalists, certified rehabilitation nurses, psychology, nutrition, and physical, occupational, speech, and recreation therapists for an individualized plan of care.
Where you choose to receive care can make all the difference. Gaylord offers an extraordinary range of technologies and patient services, all based on the latest research and best practices.
