Miller-Dwan Rehabilitation Center at SMDC Medical Center helps rebuild lives and get people home. Our caring staff and accredited programs are devoted to meeting the unique needs of each person. We also know how to help families, who become an important part of our team. Often an accident or unexpected medical condition creates the need for our services. Patients and families may not even know what questions to ask about a rehabilitation facility or program. We’re ready to answer your questions, address your concerns and help you navigate a world that’s suddenly changed.

At SMDC Medical Center, we offer the largest and most comprehensive rehabilitation program north of the Twin Cities. We’ve offered rehabilitation services since 1971. Nine of our programs, including comprehensive medical rehabilitation, have earned accreditation by the highly respected Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Thomas "Skip" Silvestrini II, MD Medical Director Miller-Dwan Rehabilitation Center

We have the Northland’s only CARF-accredited programs in:

• Brain Injury, both inpatient and outpatient, for adults, adolescents and children
• Spinal Cord System of Care for adults, adolescents and children
• Pediatric Family-Centered Care (Inpatient)
• Stroke Specialty Program

We treat people with disabilities resulting from stroke, spinal cord injury, head injury, multiple sclerosis, orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions as well as other complex medical conditions.

Our philosophy is to provide an environment that promotes maximum levels of independence as well as optimal psychological, social and personal adjustments for people with activity limitations as well as their families and care partners.

What sets us apart is our experienced staff, cutting-edge technologies and an emphasis on active participation. Therapy sessions are scheduled at least three hours daily from Monday through Saturday; Sunday sessions are available as part of an individual’s treatment plan. We also schedule additional time in recreational therapy and psychological counseling, important services not offered by all rehab programs.

Patients and families are involved in all aspects of rehabilitation, from making decisions to monitoring progress. We schedule day sessions that allow families to participate in rehabilitation activities, review progress and learn more.