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Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield

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Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield opened in 2008 as a 60-bed critical illness recovery hospital. Located near CoxHealth South, it specializes in treating patients recovering from complex medical conditions and catastrophic illnesses. The hospital focuses on helping patients with respiratory care, wound treatment, and rehabilitation to restore function and quality of life after serious health events.

NPI Number : 1215116827

1630 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804

(417) 885-3300

www.selectspecialtyhospitals.com

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Departments

Respiratory Therapy

Medical-Surgical Services

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Rehabilitation Services

Wound Care Management

Pharmacy Services

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
General	- Call (417) 885-4700 to schedule - Request appointment online through patient portal - No walk-in availability mentioned
Pulmonary	- Schedule through patient portal - Call hospital to schedule
Neurology	- Schedule through patient portal - Call hospital to schedule
Cardiac	- Schedule through patient portal - Call hospital to schedule
Infectious Disease	- Schedule through patient portal - Call hospital to schedule
Wound Care	- Schedule through patient portal - Call hospital to schedule

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Process
General	- Visiting hours: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily - Sign in at reception upon entering - Use phone handset at entrance to be admitted - Two visitors allowed per patient at a time
ICU	- Limited to 2 hours per visit - Staff may further restrict visitors
Online	- Video visits available - Schedule through MyChart patient portal
Phone	- Call main hospital number to schedule visits - Same-day scheduling may be available
Walk-in	- Allowed during visiting hours - Subject to patient condition and staff approval

Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Lisa Hallam	Chief Executive Officer	Administration	Hospital operations, strategic planning, nursing
Brittney Null	Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing	Clinical services, quality improvement, staff development
Dr. Brent Bergen	Medical Director	Medical	Clinical oversight, physician leadership
Michelle Guy	Human Resources Director	Human Resources	Staffing, employee relations, talent management
Misty Wilson	Senior Director of Business Development	Business Development	Strategic partnerships, growth initiatives

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Cost
Cardiology	EKG	$200 - $400
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$1,000 - $2,000
Neurology	EEG	$300 - $700
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$1,500 - $3,000
Oncology	Chemotherapy (per session)	$5,000 - $10,000
Oncology	Radiation Therapy (per session)	$2,000 - $4,000
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement Surgery	$20,000 - $50,000
Orthopedics	Physical Therapy (per session)	$100 - $300
Outpatient	Primary Care Visit	$100 - $300
Outpatient	Specialist Consultation	$200 - $500

Support Programs for Patients

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance Policy	Available for uninsured patients with income up to 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Sliding Fee Scale	Discounted rates based on income and family size
Payment Plans	Interest-free payment plans available
Medicaid Application Assistance	Help applying for Medicaid coverage
Social Services	Assistance with community resources and discharge planning
Case Management	Coordination of care and services
Palliative Care	Symptom management and support for serious illnesses
Home Health Referrals	Connections to home care services after discharge

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
Standard Payment Plan	Available for all patients 0% interest Customized monthly payments Up to 24 months to pay
Financial Assistance	For qualifying low-income patients Discounts based on income level May result in reduced or eliminated balance
CareCredit Financing	Third-party medical credit card 6-24 month promotional financing options Longer terms available for higher balances

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Anthem

Medicaid

Medical Mutual of Ohio

Medicare

Molina Healthcare

Multiplan

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services Offered
Admissions	- Verify insurance benefits - Pre-certify admissions - Provide information on financial assistance policies
Central Business Office	- General billing inquiries - Request itemized bills - Bill payment assistance - Determine financial assistance eligibility - Phone number: 888-868-1103
Financial Assistance	- Financial hardship policy available - Assistance programs vary by hospital location - Applications available in multiple languages
Price Transparency	- Standard charges made public - Updated at least annually - Shoppable services information available

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation Type	Details
Physical Accessibility	- Wheelchair accessible entrances and rooms - Elevators - Handrails in hallways - Accessible bathrooms
Assistive Devices	- Wheelchairs - Walkers - Canes - Hospital beds with adjustable positions
Communication Aids	- Interpreter services - TTY/TDD devices - Large print materials - Braille signage
Priority Services	- Priority admission process - Specialized discharge planning
Staff Training	- Disability awareness training - Person-centered care approach

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Critical Care	- Remote ICU monitoring - Tele-ICU consultations
General Medicine	- MyChart patient portal - Online appointment scheduling - Secure messaging with providers - Virtual follow-up visits
Nursing	- Remote patient monitoring - Telehealth nursing assessments
Pharmacy	- E-prescribing - Online medication refill requests
Rehabilitation	- Telerehabilitation sessions - Virtual physical therapy
Respiratory Care	- Remote ventilator management - Tele-respiratory therapy

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program
Critical Care	Clinical rotations in critical illness recovery
Nursing	Student nurse technician program
Rehabilitation	Rotations in physical, occupational and speech therapy
Pharmacy	Clinical pharmacy rotations
Education	Continuing education courses and seminars
Research	Participation in clinical research studies

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Pulmonology	Testing evidence-based practices for ventilator weaning	Improved patient outcomes and reduced time on mechanical ventilation
Neurology	Clinical trial on innovative brain injury rehabilitation techniques	Enhanced cognitive recovery and functional independence for patients
Orthopedics	Development of new prosthetic devices	Increased mobility and quality of life for amputee patients
Cardiology	Real-world data analysis on cardiac rehabilitation outcomes	Optimized treatment protocols for heart failure patients
Critical Care	Evaluation of innovative critical illness recovery approaches	Reduced hospital readmission rates and improved long-term patient outcomes

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation/Program
All Clinical	The Joint Commission Accreditation
Education	Continuing Education Catalog
Nursing	New Graduate Nurse Program
Therapy	New Graduate Therapist Program
Respiratory	Respiratory Therapy Student Program
Physician	HNICORE™ Training Program
Hospital-Wide	Select Medical Clinical Academy
Management	Leadership Development Program

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
General Hospital	Medicare Certified	Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
General Hospital	Accredited	The Joint Commission
Coronary Care Unit	Certified	The Joint Commission
Intensive Care Unit	Certified	The Joint Commission
Respiratory Care	Certified	The Joint Commission

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Child Life	Internships and practicums
Nursing	Student Nurse Tech positions
Occupational Therapy	Clinical rotations
Pharmacy	Internship program
Physical Therapy	Clinical rotations
Respiratory Therapy	Student Respiratory Therapy Tech positions
Speech Therapy	Clinical rotations

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award/Recognition
Critical Illness Recovery	90% or above average on NHSN CAUTI Outcome Measure
Critical Illness Recovery	90% or above average on long-term acute care quality measure for pressure ulcers
Critical Illness Recovery	97% or above average on NHSN CDI Outcome Measure
Hospital	Joint Commission Accreditation
Hospital	Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation Facility of the Year (2021)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Program
Critical Care Medicine	Critical Illness Recovery Fellowship
Internal Medicine	Hospitalist Training Program
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Acute Rehabilitation Residency
Pulmonology	Ventilator Weaning Fellowship

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Critical Care Medicine	Fellowship
Cardiology	Fellowship
Pulmonology	Fellowship
Neurology	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Surgery	Residency

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Service/Support Option
Admissions	Financial assistance policy
Admissions	Insurance verification
Billing	Discounted care for eligible patients
Billing	Payment plans
Emergency Care	Treatment regardless of ability to pay
Financial Counseling	Assistance applying for Medicaid/public programs
Financial Counseling	Guidance on health insurance options
Financial Counseling	Help understanding hospital bills
Social Services	Referrals to community resources

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partner	Collaboration Details
Neurology	Missouri State University	Stroke rehabilitation outcomes research
Cardiology	CoxHealth	Heart failure treatment protocols
Pulmonology	Mercy Hospital Springfield	Ventilator weaning techniques
Research	University of Missouri	Clinical trials for critical illness recovery

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Nursing	- New graduate nurse mentorship program - 1 year structured program - Paired with experienced nurse mentor - Monthly meetings and check-ins
Rehabilitation	- Mentorship for new rehab therapists - 3-6 month program - Shadowing and hands-on training with senior therapist
Respiratory Therapy	- Student respiratory therapy tech program - Gain critical care experience - Flexible scheduling for students
All Clinical Areas	- RN scholarship program - Full tuition coverage - For staff pursuing nursing degrees

Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield Nearest Places

Hotels

0.2 miles

4.3

TownePlace Suites Springfield

Breakfast included, Spacious rooms with kitchenettes

0.5 miles

4.4

Hampton Inn Springfield South

Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Fitness center

0.6 miles

4.1

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield South

Free breakfast, Pet-friendly, Outdoor pool

0.7 miles

3.9

Arbor Suites At The Mall

Kitchenettes, Free breakfast, Outdoor pool

0.8 miles

4.5

Vib Best Western Springfield

Modern design, Fitness center, Free Wi-Fi

0.9 miles

4.2

Greenstay Hotel & Suites

Eco-friendly, Free breakfast, Indoor pool

Florists and Gift Shops

0.8 km

4.7

House of Flowers Inc.

Fresh flowers, hand delivery

0.9 km

4.8

Jerome H. Schaffitzel Greenhouse

Fresh flower arrangements, wide selection

0.7 km

4.6

Betsy´s Hallmark Shop

Greeting cards, gifts, home décor

0.5 km

4.5

Wishing Well Floral & Gifts

Wide variety of gifts, baby items, balloons

0.6 km

4.3

Milestone´s Boutique

Gifts, baby items

0.9 km

4.6

The Flower Merchant

Fresh flowers, gift baskets, wedding services

Food and Restaurant

0.2 km

Applebee´s

American, Bar, Grill

0.3 km

4.3

Culver´s

Fast Food, Burgers, Ice Cream

0.4 km

3.8

Golden Corral

Buffet, American

0.5 km

4.2

Cheddar´s Scratch Kitchen

American, Casual Dining

0.6 km

4.4

Primas Mexican Kitchen

Mexican, Casual Dining

0.7 km

3.7

Chuck E. Cheese

Pizza, Family Entertainment

Pharmacies

0.2 km

4.5

CoxHealth Community Pharmacy: Turner

Curbside service, prescription refills, medication consultation

0.3 km

4.2

CVS Pharmacy

Drive-thru, prescription delivery, immunizations

0.5 km

4.3

Cox Health Pharmacy

24-hour service, prescription refills, medication counseling

0.8 km

4.1

Burrell Pharmacy

Psychiatric medication expertise, prescription synchronization

0.9 km

4.4

MinuteClinic

Walk-in clinic, vaccinations, health screenings

1.0 km

4.7

Alps Pharmacy

Compounding, home medical equipment, medication therapy management

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

4.2

All Around Cab Co.

Taxi service, Rideshare

0.9 km

4.5

Springfield Yellow Cab Co

Taxi service, Food delivery, Grocery delivery

0.7 km

City Cab

Taxi service

0.6 km

4.3

Red Taxi of Springfield

Taxi service, Medical transport, Airport transfers, Long-distance transport

On-demand

4.1

Uber

Rideshare, Food delivery

1.0 km

MO Rides

Transportation coordination, Rideshare

ATMs and Banks

0.2 km

4.1

Simmons Bank

Full-service banking, ATM, online banking

0.3 km

4.3

Great Southern Bank

Full-service banking, ATM, online banking

0.5 km

3.8

BMO ATM

24/7 ATM services

0.8 km

4.2

Southern Bank

Full-service banking, ATM, online banking

0.9 km

Commerce Bank

Full-service banking, ATM, online banking

1.0 km

3.9

Bank of America ATM

24/7 Drive-thru ATM

Parking Lots

0.9 km

4.1

Jordan Valley Car Park

Six level parking garage, 23 story office tower

0.5 km

3.8

Cox South Parking Garage

Multi-level parking garage, connected to hospital

0.2 km

Primrose Street Parking Lot

Surface parking lot, 77 vehicle spaces, 13 handicap spaces

Shopping Malls

0.3 km

4.3

Primrose Marketplace

Best Buy, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Marshalls

0.8 km

4.2

James River Towne Center

Walmart Super Center, Home Depot, Staples, Kohls, Michael´s, Dollar Tree

0.9 km

Southgate Shopping Center

Retail stores, offices, medical services

Stationery and Copying Services

0.8 km

4.3

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, binding, laminating, custom stationery

0.9 km

4.8

The Copy Shoppe Printing & Graphics

Business cards, brochures, banners, graphic design

1.0 km

4.6

Springfield Blue Print & Photo Copy

Large format printing, signs, trade show displays

Car Rental

0.3 km

4.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Wide selection of vehicles, pickup/drop-off services

0.7 km

4.1

Budget Car Rental

Economy to luxury vehicles, long-term rentals

0.9 km

3.9

Hertz

Wide range of vehicles, Gold Plus Rewards program

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield MO has received numerous positive reviews centered around attentive and compassionate care. Patients and their families have praised the knowledgeable and caring staff who offer personalized treatment and support. Reviewers highlighted the excellent care from doctors, who visit patients daily and tailor treatment plans. The physical and occupational therapy services were well-regarded, helping patients regain strength and mobility in impressive timescales. The facility was noted for its cleanliness, and the friendly demeanor of all staff members, from nurses to support staff, was consistently celebrated. Many remarked on the quality and attentiveness of services, including good dietary provisions and rehab support. Overall, reviewers recommend Select Specialty Hospital for anyone in need of comprehensive and empathetic medical care.