Emory's Long-Term Acute Care facility is a specialty-care hospital designed to treat medically complex patients who require intense, specialized care and rehabilitation for an extended period.
At Emory Long-Term Acute Care, patients receive seamless, high-quality care as a continuation of their medical management and recovery.
We are the only long-term acute care facility in the nation with all three Joint Commission Gold Seal Certifications in respiratory failure, wound care, and sepsis.
Emory Long-Term Acute Care is committed to using the latest science and technology to deliver superior care that gives patients and their families invaluable peace of mind.
In 2025, Emory Decatur Hospital/Emory Long-Term Acute Care achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.
