Select Specialty Hospital

Our expertise extends to patients who have the following:
Mechanical ventilator dependence
Chronic Lung Disease (such as COPD and Emphysema)
Neuromuscular disorders
Acute respiratory ailments
Pneumonia
Post-surgical complications
Spinal cord injuries
Stroke
Brain injuries
Metabolic encephalopathy

Our hospital provides comprehensive, specialized care for patients with acute or chronic respiratory disorders. Our primary focus is to wean medically complex patients from mechanical ventilation and restore independent breathing.

Select Specialty Hospital provides comprehensive, specialized hospital care for patients with acute or chronic respiratory disorders in Washington, Washington D.C. With expertise in caring for individuals who are mechanically ventilator-dependent and who experience chronic lung conditions such as COPD and emphysema, the hospital also supports patients with neuromuscular disorders, acute respiratory ailments, pneumonia, and post-surgical complications. Care extends to patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, stroke and brain injuries, as well as those with metabolic encephalopathy. A core focus of Select Specialty Hospital is helping medically complex patients wean from mechanical ventilation and work toward restoring independent breathing. For local families and care teams in the Washington, D.C. area seeking dedicated respiratory-focused inpatient support, Select Specialty Hospital is committed to specialized care aimed at breathing recovery and long-term progress.