---
title: "Brain injury rehabilitation services at Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter’s brain injury rehabilitation provides personalized care to restore independence, improve function, and support recovery after serious injuries."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/brain-injury-rehabilitation"
---

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2.  [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) /
3.  Brain Injury Rehabilitation

# Brain injury rehabilitation

It can be scary if you or a loved one have brain damage from an accident, illness or injury. We offer brain injury rehabilitation services to help you regain independence.

[Find a rehab specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Physical+Medicine+and+Rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

Why choose Sutter?

Brain damage from illness or injury can affect how you think, move and behave. We’ll help you regain brain function by relearning daily activities through behavior management, family support, therapy and education. This attentive level of care has certified our stroke and brain injury care by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. 

A team of compassionate physicians, nurses, neuropsychologists and therapists will support you at every step. Additionally, our social workers and case managers will help you navigate inpatient and outpatient services.

## By the numbers

### 150+

neurologists

provide comprehensive neurology care that guides people from prevention to recovery.

### 40+

neurology studies

bring you care advancements for a full range of complex neurological conditions.

### 6

Sutter hospitals

are recognized as high-performing hospitals for stroke care by U.S. News & World Report.

### 20+

Sutter hospitals

provide comprehensive stroke services, including a virtual telestroke program.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   Head and neck trauma
-   Hepatic encephalopathy
-   Hydrocephalus
-   Morton's neuroma
-   [Multiple sclerosis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/multiple-sclerosis)
-   Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

## Treatments

-   Balance and vestibular rehabilitation
-   [Occupational therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/occupational-therapy)
-   [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy)
-   [Speech and language therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/speech-and-language-therapy)

## Awards and accreditations

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Brain+injury+rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D)

The Joint Commission

2023

Stroke Rehabilitation Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Multi-Year Recognition

Brain Injury Specialty Program Accreditation

The Joint Commission

Brain Injury Program Accreditation

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Brain+injury+rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D)

![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

## Comfortable in-between care

When you're ready to leave the hospital but not yet ready to go home, our four inpatient rehab centers offer a safe and healthy place for your continued recovery.

[View inpatient rehab services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation)

![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

![doctor-viewing-brain-scans](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-viewing-brain-scans.jpg?h=512&iar=0&w=683)

## Neurological conditions research

Neurological conditions affect the nervous system due to brain, spinal cord or nerve issues. There are many known neurological conditions, but rest assured, neuroscience research seeks to uncover more effective treatments.

[View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Neurological+Disorders%22%5D%7D%5D&query=%22Neurological+Disorders%22&verticalKey=clinical_trial)

## Sutter spotlight

Health & wellness

### [How to help reduce your stroke risk](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/six-simple-ways-to-reduce-stroke-risk)

Learn how to prevent stroke with simple lifestyle changes. Start today!

Page

### [Stroke: signs, prevention and care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/stroke-signs-risks)

Learn about stroke prevention, warning signs of stroke and Sutter Health’s award-winning stroke care options across Northern California and the Central Coast.

Health & wellness

### [A Parent’s Guide to Concussions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/parents-guide-to-concussions)

Here’s what you need to know if your child suffers a blow to the head.

## Classes & events

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

-   Support Group
    
    ### [Dementia Caregivers Support Group - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/69277bd2a98c7b70b11045d4/)
    
    Tuesday, November 3, 2026
    
    Build a support system with people who understand.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Managing Menopause (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a750bbbaa8d303b3e6cec4f/)
    
    Tuesday, December 1, 2026
    
    Join Lorena Hillman, M.D., to learn about menopause and perimenopause and the holistic strategies that can help with symptoms that arise, including insomnia, hot flashes, and fatigue.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Exploring Toxic Mold Illness (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a92163bcc0edb62cdf32aa7/)
    
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    
    Haleh Sheikholeslami, M.D. has designed this three-part shared medical appointment for those who suspect that toxic mold illness is the root cause of their symptoms.
    

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

## Patient stories

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

-   [Patient story
    
    ### From Devastating Ski Crash to Dramatic Recovery
    
    ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/from-devastating-ski-crash-to-dramatic-recovery-2023453256)

[View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories)

## Brain injury rehabilitation for daily skills and independence

Work with Sutter rehabilitation specialists to restore function and relearn daily activities after brain injury or illness.

[Find a rehab specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=[{%22i%22:%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22,%22v%22:[%22Physical%20Medicine%20and%20Rehabilitation%22]}]&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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