Why Choose Western Peaks LTAC?

Western Peaks Specialty Hospital is a unique post-acute care facility with the ability to treat patients from infancy through adulthood.  Our goal is to maximize the function and independence of every individual in a comfortable setting that is highly conducive to healing. Our exceptional campus has multiple levels of care and rehab to fit the needs of each individual patient as they progress through the stages of healing.

• SDCH was a pioneer in creating the LTAC hospital model of care in Utah as the first LTAC (long term acute care) provider in the state
• The only LTAC in Utah with access to multiple levels of care. This advantage allows our patients to continue their recovery with the staff and therapists they are familiar with until they are ready to safely discharge to home
• Critical care physicians conduct daily rounds
• Team approach to healing
• 33 Private rooms newly remodeled to function specifically as an LTAC

What Is An LTAC Hospital?

Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospitals specialize in providing complex care for an extended period (26-day average). Our LTAC unit provides patients with the same high level of care received in an acute care hospital. Patients benefit from a team of experienced critical care physicians, pulmonologists, nurse practitioners, 24/7 critical care trained registered nurses and respiratory therapists, a certified wound team, and complete in-house therapy team.

What We Have To Offer

• Only LTAC to serve the pediatric population
• Only LTAC with an on-campus high-acuity skilled nursing unit
• Team of experienced critical care physicians, pulmonologists, nephrologists, a spinal cord specialist, and nurse practitioners
• 24/7 Critical-care trained registered nurses and respiratory therapists
• Certified experienced wound care team
• Low patient-to-nurse ratio
• In-house rapid response and code-blue teams
• In-house physical, occupational, and speech therapists
• In-house transportation department staffed with respiratory therapists,  paramedics, and advanced EMTs
• Telemetry unit
• On-site lab, imaging and x-ray services
• In-house paramedics 24/7
• Knowledgeable social work team and discharge planners
• Available bed-side/individualized activities such as music therapy and spiritual support resources
• Hotel program for LTAC families
• RV space with electric, water, and sewer hook-ups