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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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West Jefferson Medical Center Rehabilitation Services

1111 Medical Center Blvd.
Marrero
Louisiana
504-347-5511

Rehabilitation Center is a state-of-the-art, 24 private bed facility that provides comprehensive medical rehabilitation services for individuals who have experienced a decline in their physical and/or cognitive abilities, due to an illness or injury. Our highly skilled team is dedicated to helping patients maximize functional mobility to return them to previous or modified home, work, or leisure roles.

The interdisciplinary team approach consists of 24-hour physician coverage, 24 hour rehab nursing care, comprehensive therapy services provided 5-6 days per week, patient/family education and support, psycho-social services, pastoral care, case management, leisure activity programming and animal assisted therapy.

West Jefferson Rehabilitation Center is CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities) accredited in:

  • Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehab (General Rehab)
  • Brain Injury Rehab
  • Amputation Rehab
  • Stroke Rehab

West Jefferson Medical Center

1101 Medical Center Boulevard
Marrero
Louisiana
504-380-0724

From the time we opened our doors in April of 1960, West Jefferson Medical Center has delivered one-of-a-kind care to the Westbank community of Jefferson Parish.

Today, we’re a 419-bed, not-for-profit hospital offering specialized, comprehensive care in more than 50 specialties and sub-specialties in medicine.

Our departments for spinal surgery, neuroscience, and neurosurgery are ranked in the top 5 in Louisiana, according to Healthgrades. We have a prestigious cancer program accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, as well as an Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stoke Centers by The Joint Commission.

West Monroe Housing Authority

West Monroe
Louisiana
318-699-0575

Section 8 and low rent housing

Wheelchair Accessible Van Rental

Texas
504-525-2800

Rent a wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation's core beliefs and philosophy is providing affordable means to empower mobility.  Our Wheelchair Accessible Vans and Buses are utilized to help a segment of population that goes largely underserved by society.  We believe that fundamentally every human being should have access to mobility regardless of their circumstances.

Louisiana:
New Orleans:  (504) 525-2800
Shreveport:  (318) 861-0300
Baton Rouge:  (225) 766-1340

Louisiana:

Our Rates as of September 2022:
$105 per Day
* Includes 150 miles per day ($.6 per mile over this limit)
**Delivery and Pick-up Available for a fee



Discounts:
Military Discount: 10%
Weekly Rental Discount: 15%
Monthly Rental Discount: 30%

Wheeleez, Inc.

790-B Chadbourne Road
Nation Wide
707-751-3999

"GO ANYWHERE with WheelEEZ!  

Our Sandcruiser, Sandpiper All-Terrain / Beach Chairs, and All-Terrain Rollator provide accessibility and fun to enjoy the outdoors with ease.

Beaches, parks, and trails are now at your fingertips. Enjoy your freedom! Go anywhere with WheelEEZ! "

Wheelpad

14 Castle Hill
Vermont

Wheelpad: Our goal is to respectfully and supportively provide transitional housing for Veterans, those who have experienced a spinal cord injury, those with debilitating illnesses such as ALS or MS, those who want to age in place, and others newly needing accessible living accommodations in a socially conscious and environmentally friendly way.

All WheelPad models (PADs, or personal accessible dwellings) are universally accessible, exceeding requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Standard features are designed for people with mobility challenges to live, work, and play more easily. All PADs include a hoist track compatible with most lifts on the market for ease of movement from the sleeping area to the accessible bathroom. All bathrooms are wet rooms, with plenty of room for a wheelchair and allowing for washing assistance if needed.

White Castle Housing Authority

White Castle
Louisiana
225-545-3967

Section 8 and low-rent housing

Willis-Knighton Health System

Shreveport
Louisiana
318-212-8124

Neurosciences at Willis-Knighton offer access to advanced brain and spine care, providing diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for a wide range of medical conditions.  Services are provided by neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, technologists and therapists.

Work Your Motor

Nation Wide

Work your M.O.T.O.R. is a series of home exercise videos for anyone who has suffered a neurological disorder. Created by occupational therapists, these videos are fun and engaging, and will keep you motivated as you continue your rehab from home.

Workers Compensation Office

Baton Rouge
Louisiana
225-342-3111

Information about workman’s comp