Inpatient rehabilitation in Jacksonville means you live at the facility while you recover. You receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy daily — sometimes multiple sessions per day. Licensed nurses monitor your medications, manage wounds, and respond to medical changes around the clock. At Dolphin Pointe, every inpatient room is a private suite with a private bath. Our therapy gym overlooks the St. Johns River. Two heated aquatic therapy pools with underwater treadmills help patients rebuild strength without putting stress on healing joints. We accept direct transfers from hospitals across Jacksonville and northeast Florida, and our admissions team coordinates with your hospital discharge planner to make the transition as smooth as possible. If your doctor says you need inpatient rehab, this is the facility you want to see before you decide. Learn more about our full rehabilitation center or call 904-914-8801.

Not every hospital discharge requires inpatient rehab. But some conditions and circumstances make going straight home unsafe or impractical. If any of these apply to you or a family member, inpatient rehabilitation is likely the right next step.

Our inpatient rehab program covers the conditions that most commonly require intensive, residential-level recovery. Post-surgery recovery is our highest-volume program — hip replacements, knee replacements, spinal fusions, and cardiac procedures that require daily therapy and nursing oversight during the critical first weeks. We start rehab within the first day of admission. Early mobility, range of motion, and weight-bearing work under direct therapist supervision give patients the best chance at a full recovery. Patients from Arlington, University Park, and across Jacksonville are transferred to us directly from Baptist Health, Ascension St. Vincent’s, UF Health, and Mayo Clinic.

For patients recovering from neurological events, our stroke recovery program provides the intensity that early brain recovery demands — multiple therapy sessions per day across physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Our cardiac recovery program serves patients following heart attacks, bypass surgery, valve replacements, and stent procedures — combining monitored exercise with education on heart-healthy lifestyle changes. And our pulmonary therapy program helps patients with COPD, pneumonia recovery, and post-ventilator deconditioning rebuild breathing tolerance and physical endurance.

Patients who arrive with complex medical needs — surgical wounds, IV medications, chronic conditions alongside their primary diagnosis — benefit from our wound care services and skilled nursing team. Our licensed nurses manage these needs around the clock, coordinating with the therapy team so medical complications don’t derail the rehab plan. Everything happens under one roof — no transfers, no gaps in care. Families from Fairways Forest, Colony Cove, Mandarin, and Orange Park choose Dolphin Pointe for inpatient rehab because this coordination between therapy and nursing is what drives faster, more complete recoveries.

Jacksonville is home to some of the largest hospital systems in Florida — Baptist Health, Ascension St. Vincent’s, UF Health Jacksonville, and Mayo Clinic. Thousands of major surgeries, cardiac procedures, and neurological events are treated across these systems every year. When those patients are ready for discharge but not ready for home, they need an inpatient rehabilitation facility that matches the clinical quality they received in the hospital. Dolphin Pointe fills that role. Our licensed nursing staff, daily therapy schedule, and private suite model provide a recovery experience that hospitals trust and families prefer.

Our facility sits on a 60-acre campus in the Arlington neighborhood on the St. Johns River — minutes from Jacksonville University and the Fort Caroline National Memorial. The therapy gym is one of the largest rehab spaces in northeast Florida. Two heated aquatic therapy pools with underwater treadmills and video feedback give inpatient residents access to water-based rehabilitation that most post-acute facilities in Duval County don’t offer. And our partnership with Jacksonville University keeps our clinical team current on the latest evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.

We serve patients and families from Arlington, University Park, Fairways Forest, Colony Cove, Woodmere, Gilmore, Lake Lucina, Springfield, San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, Mandarin, Regency, Orange Park, Southside, Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare. Call 904-914-8801 to speak with our admissions team or schedule a facility tour.

The transition from hospital to rehab facility can feel overwhelming. We make it as clear and smooth as possible. Here’s what happens from referral to discharge.

1. Hospital referral and admissions coordination. Your hospital discharge planner contacts our admissions team. We review your medical records, verify insurance, and confirm bed availability — often same-day for urgent transfers. Our team handles the paperwork so you and your family can focus on recovery.

2. Admission and clinical evaluation. On arrival, you’re settled into your private suite. Our physician, nursing team, and therapy staff review your surgical reports, medications, and functional status. Within the first 24 hours, your therapy team performs a full evaluation and sets your initial recovery goals.

3. Daily therapy schedule. Inpatient residents receive therapy daily — typically physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy (when indicated) across multiple sessions. Your assigned therapists see you every day, track progress against measurable benchmarks, and adjust your program as you improve.

4. 24-hour nursing and medical support. Between therapy sessions, our licensed nursing staff manages medications, monitors vitals, provides wound care, and responds to any medical changes. If something comes up at 2 AM, a nurse is already on-site. Your care doesn’t stop when therapy ends for the day.

5. Discharge planning and home transition. Discharge planning starts on day one. Our team coordinates with your occupational therapy team for home safety evaluations, sets up home health or outpatient rehabilitation for continued progress, and makes sure your family has a clear plan for what happens after you leave. No gaps. No guesswork.

Dolphin Pointe Health Care is a Florida licensed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that has been serving Jacksonville for since 2020. Our patients and their families consistently rate us 5 stars on Google. We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare. See what our families say — then come see the facility for yourself. Visit our homepage to learn more about everything we offer.

If you or a family member has been recommended for inpatient rehabilitation, schedule a tour before you decide. Walk the private suites. See the therapy gym and aquatic pools. Meet the nursing staff. Tours are free and available seven days a week. Call 904-914-8801 or contact us online. We serve patients and families from Arlington, University Park, Springfield, San Marco, Riverside, Mandarin, Orange Park, Regency, Downtown Jacksonville, and the Beaches communities.

Dolphin Pointe Health Care
5355 Dolphin Point Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: 904-914-8801
Open 24 Hours