Why do I have to move from the hospital I'm in now?
When a patient needs extra time to get well, many hospitals call on the expertise of long-term acute care hospitals.
Why should I use DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur?
DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur has earned the Disease-Specific Care Certification for Respiratory Failure by The Joint Commission. It is the first hospital in the country to earn this certification.
The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization established over 50 years ago. It is the world leader in evaluating the quality and safety of care delivered in over 17,000 health care organizations across the county. Because Joint Commission standards are regarded as the most rigorous in the industry, the Joint Commission gold seal of approval is a clear sign that certified programs have demonstrated compliance with the most stringent standards of performance.
Additionally, DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur was one of the first LTAC hospitals in Georgia certified by Medicare.
Our professional staff provides personalized care to those recovering from a serious illness. We offer a healing environment with a focus on the individual patient. The LTAC team consists of registered nurses, respiratory therapists, registered dietitians, discharge planners, certified wound care specialists, patient care technicians, and physical, occupational and speech therapists. The team is led by board-certified pulmonologists, who are assisted by other physician specialists as needed.
Can someone I know tour DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur?
Please call 404.501.6130, and we'll be happy to set up a tour.
What kinds of insurance are accepted?
We accept most insurance plans and Medicare.
Who will be my physician?
A group of board-certified pulmonologists heads our team of physicians. Specialists will see patients as needed, while attending doctors will visit patients daily. A physician also stays overnight at the hospital.
Who will arrange my transfer to DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur?
Your current physician, along with discharge planners from your current hospital, will make all transfer arrangements.
For more information or a tour call 404.501.6130.