Rehabilitation hospitals are specialty hospitals or parts of acute care hospitals that offer intensive  inpatient  rehabilitation therapy . This kind of care is intended for patients  recovering from a serious illness, surgery, or injury and requires a high level of specialized care that generally cannot be provided in another setting. Common conditions which may qualify for care in a rehabilitation hospital include ; stroke spinal cord injury brain injury.  Hip or knee replacement is not covered by Medicare, especially if you  have no other complicating condition. Medicare -covered services offered by rehabilitation hospitals include: Medical care and rehabilitation nursing Physical, occupational, and  speech therapy Social worker assistance Psychological services Orthotic and prosthetic services To qualify for a Medicare-covered stay in a rehabilitation hospital, your doctor must state that this care is  medic...