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Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is the fourth largest, free-standing long-term acute care hospital in the U.S. and one of only two in the nation serving both adults and children. Located in New Britain and Hartford, we operate on a not-for-profit basis. We are recognized for advanced care and rehabilitation in pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically-complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injury, comprehensive heart failure and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
About Us
Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is the fourth largest, free-standing long-term acute care hospital in the U.S. and one of only two in the nation serving both adults and children. Located in New Britain and Hartford, we operate on a not-for-profit basis. We are recognized for advanced care and rehabilitation in pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically-complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injury, comprehensive heart failure and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
Support our patients and our mission today.
Your generosity enhances the quality of life of patients and program participants by supporting high quality, specialized clinical care and community-based activities including the arts, therapeutic horseback riding, and adaptive sports.
Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center
Our PATH International certified instructors and trained volunteers team with our gentle horses to build self-confidence and promote compassion through the horse and human connection. Through various equine-assisted activities we help reach you or your loved one’s individual goals and reinforce goals established by educators and therapists. Programs are completed in private, semi-private or group sessions.
Brain Injury Care
Our brain injury care encompasses a wide range of cognitive disease, difficulty, and brain injuries. On both an inpatient and outpatient basis we treat children and adults with traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, concussion, Alzheimer’s/dementia and other related issues. We know brain injury and cognitive difficulties are hard on you and your family/caregiver. Our multidisciplinary team works to understand your place in the world in order to help you to return to your highest level of function possible.
Partners
We are stronger together. Here are some incredible organizations working tirelessly to raise awareness and provide support for mental health and Alzheimer’s disease:
