MADONNAAbout Us
Founded by the Benedictine sisters in 1958, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals is one of the largest rehabilitation hospital systems in the U.S. We serve children and adults recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and other medically complex conditions. Recognized as a leader in medical rehabilitation, Madonna is a top choice for patients needing rehabilitative care.
Recognized Among the Nation’s Leading Rehabilitation Hospitals
Madonna has been designated a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, placing us in the top 16% of rehabilitation hospitals nationwide. We were also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
Experience and Expertise
Together, our physicians, therapists and rehabilitation nurses form a devoted culture of care from top talent in the field.
Specialized Staff
Our nationally recognized physicians, therapists and nursing staff hold certifications in a variety of rehabilitation specialties.
Leading Research
Our researchers collaborate with clinical teams in developing and evaluating new treatments and technologies to help patients regain their highest level of independence
A holistic approach
We care for the whole person, addressing mental, physical, spiritual and emotional needs throughout your recovery journey. Our Benedictine approach combines compassion and empathy to serve your complete needs as a patient.
A Full Continuum of Post-Acute Care
Continuum of care
The right care, at the right time.
Madonna offers everything you need in one place while providing unrivaled treatments for patients. A complete continuum of care means the right level of care at the right time in the rehabilitation process, supporting every phase of your journey back to independence.
Care spectrum
Specialty Hospital
A step down from the intensive care unit (ICU) in acute care, this long-term acute care hospital focuses on medical stabilization and rehabilitation of patients with complex conditions, chronic illness or catastrophic injury with a goal of tolerating increased activity in order to move to the next level of care. Specialty hospital care includes daily physician visits from doctors board certified in internal medicine.
Rehabilitation Hospital
Comprehensive, coordinated, interdisciplinary medical rehabilitation program with a goal of three-plus hours of therapy per day. Rehabilitation hospital care includes daily physician visits from doctors board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Day Program
Provides coordinated outpatient therapies with physician and nursing oversight focusing on patients’ reintegration to community, work or school.
Outpatient Services
With expertise in areas ranging from single service orthopedic sprains, strains and post-operative care to comprehensive rehabilitation for neurological conditions, Madonna’s outpatient services strive to help increase patients’ functional abilities and improve their quality of life.
Awards & Accreditations
We gain recognition by acknowledging each patient’s unique needs. We are always pioneering and researching new technologies to serve specialized purposes, investing in exceptional medical talent, and developing progressive treatments to change the face of rehabilitation. Everything we do is dedicated to helping you live your most independent life.
CARF Accreditation
Madonna has received the highest possible level of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) across 14 inpatient/outpatient categories. This year, Madonna celebrates 45 years of continuous CARF accreditation.<br>
National Grant Funding
Madonna has received federal grant funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and the U.S. National Science Foundation to advance research on post-COVID conditions as well as assistive and adaptive communication.<br>
4th Largest Rehabilitation Hospital System
Madonna has been recognized in a Modern Healthcare report as the fourth largest rehabilitation hospital system in the nation.<br><br>
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Top 7% of the nation’s most medically complex cases are treated at Madonna0
Patients from 45 states have chosen Madonna in the past 5 years0
300+ employed and consulting physicians representing the full spectrum of medical specialties
spaces built specifically for rehabilitation
Take our virtual tours to learn how our facilities leverage technology and spatial design to facilitate the best outcomes. Both of our campuses offer state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, as well as indoor and outdoor spaces mimicking real-world environments.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Each year, we conduct a community health needs assessment, which helps identify the greatest health needs within our community, for our patients and families, ensuring our resources are appropriately directed toward outreach, prevention, education, and wellness opportunities where the greatest impact can be realized. It has been developed by a committee that researched quantitative and qualitative data to discover unmet needs, as well as provide recommendations for Madonna’s community benefit and strategic planning.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals not to discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, receipt of public assistance, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or any protected class specified by law, statute, or ordinance to any applicants, employees, volunteers, and Board members. Madonna is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals
- Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as qualified sign language interpreters
- Provides written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
- Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified interpreters
- Information written in other languages
If you need these services, please contact your case manager/social worker.
If you believe that Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: Director of Quality and Risk Management, 5401 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506, P: 402-413-3000, TTY 1-800-833-7352, F: 402-413-4882, [email protected].
You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, our director of quality and risk management is available to help you.
You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)
Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html