The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center provides short-term health care for patients who have continued medical care needs greater than home care but less than acute care hospitalization. Customized therapeutic programs are developed for patients in the TCU to speed and maximize rehabilitation. The TCU is licensed as a skilled nursing facility housed within the hospital.

Specialized services within the TCU are offered in a more homelike environment. These services are tailored to promote quality living and to encourage participation in recovery.

Components of the program include:

Physical Therapy
The TCU works in conjunction with the hospital’s Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services. A complete satellite gym within the TCU provides specialized equipment to allow for comprehensive exercise programs. Progressive wound care including hydrotherapy is also available. These services improve functional independence and insure a smooth transition upon discharge to home or a specific facility.

Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy program encourages independence in daily living activities such as self care and home management. Treatments may focus on adaptive equipment training, energy conservation/work simplification techniques and cognitive and perceptual motor skills.

Speech Therapy
Individually designed speech therapy programs focus on communication skills including: comprehension, speech, expressive language, voice, reading and writing. Services also include treatment for patients with swallowing impairments.

Activity Program
The Activity Program encourages the participation of each patient to meet individual needs and interest to support the healing process on all levels: social, physical and emotional. The program includes: social, physical and mental activities; creative classes such as arts, crafts and cooking; special holiday events; religious and musical programs.

The TCU focuses on each patient’s unique needs and goals for recovery. Input from patients and their family are welcome. For additional information on services within the Transitional Care Unit please call (909) 865-9542.

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Transitional Care Unit
1798 North Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-9542