Brown University Health’s Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center (VRC) at Newport Hospital is proud to announce that it has been re-accredited by CARF International. VRC is one of only eight CARF-accredited adult inpatient rehabilitation centers in New England and one of only six with stroke specialty accreditation. The accreditation extends through June 30, 2029, and applies to Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center's Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Adult Stroke Specialty Program.
CARF accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation awarded by the organization. The CARF survey process evaluates programs against rigorous standards related to patient care, outcomes, leadership, and organizational performance. VRC has been continuously CARF accredited since 1979, underscoring more than four decades of sustained commitment to quality, safety, and excellence in rehabilitation care.
“This reaccreditation reflects the exceptional commitment of our Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center team to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Melissa J. Fournier, PT, Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services for Brown University Health. “Earning CARF accreditation through 2029 demonstrates our ongoing dedication to clinical excellence, innovation, and helping patients achieve their highest level of independence and recovery.”
“Every day, our highly trained, caring, and compassionate physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and support staff help patients recover from some of the most complex and life-altering conditions, including stroke and traumatic brain injury.” said Tenny Thomas, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Newport Hospital. “The exceptional outcomes achieved by our high-acuity rehabilitation patients reflect both the expertise of our interdisciplinary team and our commitment to providing individualized, evidence-based care that helps patients regain function, independence, and quality of life.”
For patients and families evaluating where to receive inpatient rehabilitation care, this achievement offers an important indicator of quality and outcomes. VRC’s CARF accreditation and stroke specialty accreditation distinguishes it as a rehabilitation program worth traveling to — not simply a program patients choose because it is closest to home.
For more information about the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center at Newport Hospital and the services it provides, visit: https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/vanderbilt-rehabilitation-center