Transitional Care Unit



Transitional Care Units (TCUs) combine the advantages of rehabilitation and long-term care with the services of an acute care hospital. This unit acts as a bridge between hospital and home by helping patients overcome the challenges of recovering from an injury, illness, or surgery. TCUs provide services for patients who are convalescing as well as those who need long term care. TCU patients are typically more medically complex and require more nursing care. The goal of these units is for each patient to achieve the highest level of independence through individualized treatment plans. Although TCU patients experience a wide range of diagnoses, the most commonly found in a TCU include:

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • congestive heart failure
  • cancer
  • stroke
  • enteral and parenteral nutrition
  • intravenous antibiotic therapy
  • post-surgical conditions
  • complex decubitis or wound care
  • post-orthopedic injury/surgery

For more information on Lost Creek Care Center's Transitional Care Unit or to schedule a tour please call (419) 225-9040 or stop by!