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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute | Allina Health

Brain injury rehabilitation

Connected, compassionate care from our rehabilitation experts

If you or a loved one are recovering from a brain injury, we're here to help. Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health, offers comprehensive rehabilitation services to help you improve function and gain as much independence as possible. Our goal is to partner with our patients to get them to live, work and play at their fullest potential.

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Partnering with you toward your recovery

Our coordinated care team of brain injury experts provides comprehensive, expert treatment. We make sure you, and your family, understand your diagnosis, provide treatment options throughout your health journey and follow-up care if needed. We tailor each care plan to help you meet your individual goals to improve your recovery and well-being.

Brain injury rehabilitation services at Allina Health

Our brain injury rehabilitation program through Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute provides care for people with brain injuries. We offer acute inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, community-based services and support resources. We follow a team-based approach that ensures you have support at every stage of your recovery.

A brain injury can happen at any age from any number of causes: head injury, stroke, progressive and non-progressive brain tumor, anoxia, encephalitis, encephalopathy, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral palsy, concussion, epilepsy and other neurological conditions. The physical, mental and emotional impact can range from mild to severe. Each person’s challenges and rehabilitation goals vary and may change over time. No matter where you are in your journey, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is here for you.

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Innovative technology

We use augmented and assistive communication devices to help you communicate effectively with your family and friends. We also utilize other innovative technology depending on the need of our patients.

Brain injury rehabilitation wherever you need us

No matter where your journey starts, you will have a team to help you adjust to your new way of living.

Inpatient services

Brain injury rehabilitation often begins while you are still in the hospital. Once your condition has stabilized, your medical care team will recommend a treatment plan that is best for you. In some circumstances, your physician may recommend comprehensive rehabilitation in a hospital setting where we can provide you with 24-hour medical care.

We provide inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from a brain injury at: 

Our Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) is located at our Courage Kenny facility in Golden Valley and is available if you need a transitional place between hospital care and home care or community living. This site is licensed as a skilled nursing facility (SNF). The team at the TRP will adjust their level of care based on your needs and goals.

Outpatient and community services

Our comprehensive outpatient services are available for children to adults and focus on your continued recovery. We help you learn new skills and manage symptoms to improve your day-to-day function and regain as much independence as possible.

Sometimes, you may need extra support to help you adjust to your new way of living. We can help you focus on:

  • Assisting your family members to understand and cope with your brain injury
  • Learning compensation strategies for thinking, communicating, concentrating and improving memory
  • Dealing with your own personal feelings about your injury and changes
  • Improving your ability to stay organized and deal with stress
  • Strengthening your personal relationships and self-confidence
  • Helping you return to work or prepare for school under the direction of our neuropsychology team members.

A referral from a provider is needed for most outpatient services.

A wide range of community services are also available to help you get back to living, working and playing as independently as possible. These include:

Making lives work video series
Making Lives Work

Our Making Lives Work video series highlights how our rehabilitation care supports all our patients, including those with brain injuries.

Education and support for brain injury patients and caregivers

We understand being diagnosed with a brain injury also impacts the family and caregivers. Our support groups provide community for individuals that have a brain injury and their care circle; helping them cope with physical, emotional and lifestyle changes. We also offer a peer visitor program that allows patients and their families to connect with others who have had a similar experience in a one-to-one setting.