CARF Accreditation at Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center
The Highest Level of Accreditation
CARF accreditation is the gold standard of excellence and the highest level of accreditation possible for rehabilitation programs.
Our general inpatient therapy program is accredited by CARF, which means we strictly adhere to internationally-recognized standards of patient care and quality and have passed a rigorous review of our services and operations by surveyors from CARF® International, an independent, nonprofit organization that surveys and accredits more than 59,000 programs worldwide.
What our CARF accreditation means to you
Our accreditation is evidence of our commitment to:- Involve you and your family with planning your care
- Provide you with treatment and services that will help you achieve the best outcomes possible
- Respect your cultural preferences
- Address public health and safety concerns, such as creating a culture of safety and emergency preparedness
- Maintain efficient, cost-effective management practices that are based on patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Remain accountable to our funding sources, referral agencies and the community at large
Frequently Asked Questions
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center, formerly known as Riverview Rehabilitation Center, is a 30 bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital attached to an acute care hospital. It is the only acute comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation facility in Monmouth County that is accredited by CARF* with a Stroke Specialty Program.
Our mission is to:
- Provide goal-oriented interdisciplinary and comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities
- Meet individual physical, communicative, cognitive, psychosocial, vocational and leisure needs
- Help our patients achieve the highest level of function and independence
- Return patients home and to functioning optimally within their community
- Design an individualized, goal-focused program to support the return to meaningful daily life routines
- Rebuild self-confidence in your ability to care for yourself
*The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a national, not-for-profit organization whose sole concern is to promote quality services for people with disabilities.
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and functionally-based treatment program that helps our patients recover and return to their optimal level of function.
The acute inpatient rehabilitation program is led by your physiatrist who directs your clinical team to provide 24-hour nursing services, 24-hour physician medical oversight and therapy services tailored to your needs, typically consisting of a minimum 15 hours weekly. If medically indicated, you will participate in a modified therapy program.
Your treatment program is tailored to your individual needs and consists of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreation therapy and a prosthetist/orthotist as needed.
Other services available on site through Riverview Medical Center to all patients every day based on individual patient needs include:
- Medical consultations
- Diagnostic radiology services
- Laboratory services
- Pharmacy services
Adult patients with the following rehabilitation diagnoses are admitted for treatment:
- Stroke
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Amputations
- Neurological conditions
- Orthopedic conditions
- Cardiac conditions
- Other general medical/surgical conditions
The institute accepts persons with traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction including: C5 ASIA A (complete), or levels below, or any ASIA D levels who do not require a high level of respiratory support or necessitate ventilator support.
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center does not admit pediatric patients, ventilator dependent patients, coma patients, or those patients who are lacking the capacity to participate in the acute rehabilitation program who are both confused and agitated, and who require a closed unit for safety.
General Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Patient Diagnostic Statistics
Orthopedic: 127 patients 19.3% overall
Stroke: 141 patients 21.4% overall
Other Neurological Diseases: 52 patients 7.9% overall
Brain Injuries: 127 patients 19.3% overall
Spinal Cord Injuries: 31 patients 4.7% overall
Other General Rehab/Medical: 181 patients 27.5% overall
*As listed on eRehab database, based on 2024 data
Overall Average patient age at the Institute: 75 years old
Patient Diagnostic Statistics:
Orthopedic: 76.62
Stroke: 75.41
Other Neurological Diseases: 70.4
Brain Injuries: 76.25
Spinal Cord Injuries: 66.9
Other General Rehab/Medical: 76.85
*As listed on eRehab database, based on 2024 data
Average patient length of stay at the Institute: 13.11 days
Patient Diagnostic Statistics:
Orthopedic: 13.49
Stroke: 13.8
Other Neurological Diseases: 15.33
Brain Injuries: 12.5
Spinal Cord Injuries: 13.06
Other General Rehab/Medical: 12.10
As listed on eRehab database, based on 2024 data
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center’s patients are scheduled for a minimum of 3 hours of therapy per day for 5 days. However, if medically necessary, a modified program may be scheduled for 15 hours of therapy over the course of 7 days.
In addition to the physical, occupational and speech therapy services provided, you may also participate in recreational therapy and time with an orthotist and prosthetist orthotic if indicated in your individual plan of care.
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center is attached to Riverview Medical Center, an acute care hospital that provides emergency care, neurology, pulmonology, cardiology and other services.
We work with Riverview Medical Center to ensure the following services are available to our patients including but not limited to: pharmacy, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, dietitian/nutritional support, spiritual services, respiratory therapy, specialized wound care and other services as needed per the patient's plan of care. Services are provided based on hours of service provided at the acute care side of the hospital and meet regulatory required timeframes.
Patients are referred from hospital and physician providers throughout the Hackensack Meridian Health network or from providers at local, regional, statewide, and national facilities.
We accept insurance payments from government-sponsored (Medicare and Medicaid) and third-party payers, including commercial insurances, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle insurance and private/self-pay. All insurances are verified for coverage prior to the initiation of services. Fees for services can be obtained through the Client Services department.
Percentage of patients who returned to their home:
Overall: 79.36%
Patient Diagnostic Statistics:
Orthopedic: 85.04%
Stroke: 73.05%
Other Neurological Diseases: 82.69%
Brain Injuries: 77.17%
Spinal Cord Injuries: 74.19%
Other General Rehab/Medical: 81.77%
Percentage of patients who had unplanned transfers to an acute medical facility:
Overall: 12.29%
Patient Diagnostic Statistics:
Orthopedic: 8.66%
Stroke: 14.18%
Other Neurological Diseases: 7.69%
Brain Injuries: 11.81%
Spinal Cord Injuries: 16.13%
Other General Rehab/Medical: 14.36%
As listed on eRehab database, based on 2024 data
When a patient is discharged from the Institute, they receive a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire. Patients answer the questions on a scale of 1-10 rating their satisfaction with program services in many areas.
NPS Facility Would Recommend : 80% vs 71.9% benchmark
Based on 2024 NRC Health Data
Your treatment team will work with you to optimize your functional outcomes and meet your goals to reentry into your home and community. All patients are evaluated to see how much help they need to do functional activities on admission, and again prior to discharge. Both mobility skills (such as walking and moving from lying down to sitting up) and self care skills (getting dressed and bathing) are measured. Each person’s goals and activities are unique and will require different levels of support or equipment. Therefore, prior to you leaving the Institute, your team will work with you and your family to feel comfortable and confident with your transition.
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center places a priority on preventing any type of harm to our patients. Pressure ulcers can be painful and cause other complications, like a reduction in mobility and infections. Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview can help prevent and treat pressure ulcers by understanding which patients are at higher risk, ensuring frequent changes in the patient's position, providing proper nutrition, and using specialized beds to reduce pressure on the skin. According to Medicare.gov, Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center performed better than the national average in preventing or improving skin injury.
Fall-related injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among inpatient rehabilitation patients, and are an important health outcome to monitor. Falls with major injury can cause new physical limitations, disability, and depression. Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center prevents or reduces falls by providing appropriate patient care and sufficient support. According to Medicare.gov, Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center performed better than the national average in preventing falls with injury.
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center continues to be a proud recipient of Riverview Medical Center Foundation grants. The institute has received funding for technology items including the Omni-VR, Reo Go, and patient iPads. In 2022, the Foundation supported the purchase of a specialized tilt-in-space shower/commode chair.
Stroke Specialty Program
The Inpatient Stroke Specialty Program at Riverview Medical Center Johnson Rehabilitation Institute serves people who have sustained an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Patients who have an eligible admitting diagnosis may also have ongoing or new comorbid conditions.
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center does not admit pediatric patients, ventilator dependent patients, coma patients, or those patients who are lacking the capacity to participate in the acute rehabilitation program who are both confused and agitated, and who require a closed unit for safety.
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Riverview Medical Center provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and functionally-based treatment program that helps our patients recover and return to their optimal level of function.
The acute inpatient rehabilitation program is led by your physiatrist who directs your clinical team to provide 24-hour nursing services, 24-hour physician medical oversight and therapy services tailored to your needs, typically consisting of a minimum 15 hours weekly. If medically indicated, you will participate in a modified therapy program.
Your treatment program is tailored to your individual needs and consists of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreation therapy and a prosthetist/orthotist as needed.
Included in these services are:
- Education and training
- Risk management: Risk factors for stroke are identified and a plan to manage these controllable factors is implemented. These include diabetes, atrial fibrillation, hypertension and/or hyperlipidemia.
- Safety assessment, education and implementation: Safety for stroke patients includes individual adaptive safety measures and direct referrals to local community services upon discharge.
Other services available on site through Riverview Medical Center to all patients every day based on individual patient needs include:
- Medical consultations
- Diagnostic radiology services
- Laboratory services
- Pharmacy services
Patients are referred from hospital and physician providers throughout the Hackensack Meridian Health network or from providers at local, regional, statewide, and national facilities.
We accept insurance payments from government-sponsored (Medicare and Medicaid) and third-party payers, including commercial insurances, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle insurance and private/self-pay. All insurances are verified for coverage prior to the initiation of services. Fees for services can be obtained through the Client Services department.
Overall: 13.11 days
Stroke Specific Patients: 13.8 days
As listed on eRehab database, based on 2024 data
73.05% Percentage of stroke patients who returned to their home
14.18% Percentage of stroke patients who had an unplanned transfer to an acute medical facility
As listed on eRehab database, based on 2024 data
When a patient is discharged from the Institute, they receive a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire. Patients answer the questions on a scale of 1-10 rating their satisfaction with program services in many areas.
NPS Facility Would Recommend : 80% vs 71.9% benchmark
Based on 2024 NRC Health Data