Traumatic Brain Injury Program
Traumatic Brain Injury Program
Surrounding You With Support
We understand the fear and uncertainty that can follow a traumatic brain injury. That’s why we’re here—to offer comfort, guidance, and the highest level of care for you and your loved ones.
Your inpatient recovery will be supported by a team of specialists, each trained to meet the unique physical, emotional, and cognitive needs that arise during healing. This team meets regularly to ensure your care is coordinated and personalized every step of the way.
Because life may look different after an injury, we also work closely with family and caregivers to help your family feel informed and prepared, especially as you transition home. And our care doesn’t stop at discharge. We continue to offer comprehensive support long after you’ve left the hospital.
Our outpatient brain injury program is also available for anyone who did not require hospitalization after a head injury, but wants to minimize any long-term effects.
Please call us to learn more:
- Treasure Valley: (208) 385-3251
- Magic Valley: (208) 814-2570
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Team
Your care team will be led by a physiatrist, a physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine. Together, the team brings a wide range of expertise to support your recovery from every angle. Depending on your needs, your care team may include:
- Neuropsychologist
- Social worker
- Nurse case manager
- Speech therapist
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Recreational therapist
- Dietitian
We welcome and encourage active participation from you, your family, employer, school representatives, and external case managers. Collaboration ensures your care is personalized, coordinated, and focused on helping you move forward.
CARF Accreditation
Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) indicates that an organization is striving to meet the highest standards of care nationally. In order to maintain CARF accreditation, organizations must regularly share patient outcomes as they compare to national benchmarks.
St. Luke's Brain Injury Programs with CARF Accreditation
- Inpatient: St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital in the Treasure Valley (view patient outcomes data)
- Outpatient: Traumatic Brain Injury Program in the Treasure Valley (view 2023 report card)
Patient Stories
Tyler's Story
In April 2024, 30-year-old Tyler was living in a skilled nursing facility following a 2023 motorcycle accident that caused traumatic brain injury. But, he wasn’t receiving any therapy to support his recovery. His fiancée, Kaitlyn, was worried his steady improvement would stall.
After some research, Kaitlyn found St. Luke’s Rehabilitation. By May, the St. Luke’s team had Tyler scheduled for twice weekly speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
Tyler’s severe aphasia improved significantly, allowing him to communicate with his children. His right arm, which he could barely lift when he started, regained almost full range of motion. And not only did he get out of the wheelchair and walk without assistance, he started relearning to jog and skip. In August, Tyler was able to move back home.
“His recovery is because of his team at St. Luke’s,” Kaitlyn said. “They were able to get him every resource possible to continue in this really miraculous recovery. He’s just smashing everything.”
Kaitlyn is “eternally grateful” to the team at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation. She and Tyler are excited to enter a new chapter of their lives, together.
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