About Us

Cardinal Hill began as a hospital for children with polio in 1950. Since that time, it has evolved into one of the premier post acute providers of physical rehabilitation services with 108 inpatient beds. Today, the hospital specializes in the treatment of spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, orthopedic and neurological conditions, amputation and other disabling or traumatic conditions.

Cardinal Hill serves more than 9,000 children and adults annually from all over Kentucky and nationwide. Cardinal Hill provides physical rehabilitation for people needing inpatient, outpatient and home health care services. Cardinal Hill also provides pediatric services for children from birth through adulthood by offering Preschool and Child Care services, and therapy for any disabling and/or traumatic condition.

To learn more about Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, please see the articles below.

 

Certifications and Licenses

Cabinet for Health & Family Services
  • Specialty Hospital  -Acute limited to Rehab – 108 beds
  • Rehabilitation Service  - Outpatient
  • Day Health Care Program Providing Nursing Services
  • Home Health Agency
  • Child Care Services

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Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital History

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital opened in 1950 at the height of the polio epidemic as a 50-bed, convalescent home for children with polio and other orthopedic diagnoses. As the polio epidemic declined, the emphasis changed to include treatment of spinal cord injured children and young adults.

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Mission/Core Values

MISSION

To be a benchmark in the nation for excellence in physical rehabilitation services.

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Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital Outcomes

Outcomes

For more information about Cardinal Hill's Adult and Pediatric Outpatient Programs or Home Care, call (859) 367-7121.
For more information about Cardinal Hill's Clinics, call (859) 367-7141.

   

Patient Bill of Rights

    1. You have the right to considerate and respectful care.
    2. You have the right to obtain from the physician complete, current information concerning diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in terms you can reasonably be expected to understand. When it is not medically advisable to give such information to you, the information will be made available to an appropriate person on your behalf. You have the right to know the name of your physician responsible for coordinating your care.

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Free Stroke Screening
When:  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Where: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital Times:  7:00am to  9:00am                        11:00am ...
2012 Adaptive Kayak Trip
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UK Department of PM&R Research Day
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Cardinal Hill Hospital Opens Three New Pools
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital has opened three new pools for our patients in the new wing of our hospital located ...
Congratulations Hill on Wheels!
Congratulations to our Hill on Wheels Team!  They placed third in the Fort Knox Tournament Feb 25-26, 2012!  Way to go team! ...
Cardinal Hill's Run for the Hill
The Run for the Hill Race Results are in... Thank you to everyone who participated in the 3rd annual Run for the Hill.  ...