TIRR Memorial Hermann
General Information
Located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TIRR Memorial Hermann helps people rebuild their lives after serious injury or illness. Our goal is to help patients regain strength, skills and confidence so they can return home and live full, active lives.
We care for both children and adults. Each year, we treat more than 1,500 patients with a wide range of conditions. These include brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma and amputation. We also provide rehabilitation for conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-polio syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
At TIRR Memorial Hermann, patients receive advanced, personalized care from a team that includes doctors, nurses and therapists who work together to create a treatment plan tailored to each patient. We use innovative technology and advanced medical research to support recovery.
TIRR Memorial Hermann is part of the Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Network. This network includes inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation units within Memorial Hermann hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and an outpatient medical clinic serving both adults and children across Greater Houston.
Rehabilitation Services
TIRR Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care that address the individual needs of each patient who has experienced a life altering injury or illness.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Care
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) serve a unique and valuable role: treating patients who require hospital-level care in conjunction with intensive rehabilitation. IRFs, such as TIRR Memorial Hermann, must offer patients at least three (3) hours of therapy at least five (5) days a week, as well as medical management of any additional medical conditions.
TIRR Memorial Hermann patients in the Texas Medical Center may have access to the following services and opportunities during their stay:
- Therapy gyms
- Individual and group therapy, including weekend therapy sessions
- Adapted Technology Lab
- Aquatic therapy
- Facility Dog therapy
- Music therapy
- Therapeutic recreation
- Community outings to address functional abilities
- Support groups, counseling, designated education classes and individualized training for families and caregivers
The Rehabilitation Team
The highly skilled rehabilitation team at TIRR Memorial Hermann manages the complexity of medical, physical and psychosocial issues that patients encounter as they work to maximize their full potential. Care teams collaborate with patients and families to design and implement a personalized treatment plan.
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech and language pathologists
- Pharmacists
- Case managers
- Respiratory care practitioners
- Social workers
- Mental health providers
- Dietitians
- Chaplains
Continuing Care: After Inpatient Discharge
TIRR Memorial Hermann offers many services and opportunities for patients to continue their journey towards recovery after discharge, including the following:
- Outpatient Therapy – TIRR Memorial Hermann and the Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Network have outpatient locations throughout the Houston area.
- Strength Unlimited® – An adaptive health and wellness program that is designed to provide an enriched environment for individuals of all levels of ability—whether as an adjunct to traditional therapy sessions, or as a continuation of therapy for long-term health benefits at a gym.
- TIRR Peer – TIRR Peer Program provides an opportunity for people who have recently been hospitalized to meet and talk with specially selected and trained individuals who share similar injuries, challenges and life circumstances.
- Become a Volunteer – The majority of our volunteers work directly with patients and their families, providing an extra level of care while a person is hospitalized.
- Advisory Committees – Former patients can stay connected and help improve the care process (and the rehabilitation experience for current patients) through various committees and groups.
- The Challenge Program – The Challenge Program provides a comprehensive range of services to help brain injury and stroke survivors maximize their potential. Specialized services focus on community integration skills critical for the transition to independent living, school, work or volunteer activities following brain injury.
- TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Medical Clinic – A clinic designed to meet the needs of individuals who require initial or continuing rehabilitation care with a physician.
Patient Resources
Tours
We welcome prospective patients and their families to tour our facilities, get answers to their questions and gain knowledge of the hospital's services and the rehabilitation process. To arrange a tour, please call (713) 797-5225 or email TIRR.PatientRelations@memorialhermann.org. Our comprehensive guided visits provide prospective patients and their family members the opportunity to see the hospital environment, including therapy areas and patient rooms.
TIRR Memorial Hermann also offers general tours for patients who are not scheduled for admittance. The Volunteer Services department coordinates all general tours. For more information, call (713) 797-5225.
Parking Information
TIRR Memorial Hermann is located at 1333 Moursund, Houston, Texas, 77030 in the Texas Medical Center. There is limited surface parking available in Lot GG. The nearest parking garage is Texas Medical Center Garage 6 located at 1300 Moursund St., at the corner of Moursund St. and M.D. Anderson Blvd.
The Texas Medical Center (TMC) operates multiple parking facilities for visitors to TIRR Memorial Hermann and offers daily and multi-day parking options. Visit tmc.edu/parking/visitor-parking/ for more parking information.
About Us
For more than 65 years, TIRR Memorial Hermann has changed lives by redefining rehabilitation, championing inclusion and offering hope for those impacted by a life-altering injury or illness. What began as the Southwestern Poliomyelitis Respiratory Center (during the height of the polio epidemic in the 1950s) has evolved into a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital.
Awards and Accreditations
- Nationally Recognized Care – TIRR Memorial Hermann has been continually named as one since 1990 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more.
- Designation as National Rehabilitation Innovation Center – Recognizing leading classes of pioneering rehabilitation research facilities across the country, the Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022 sets the standard for ongoing study and patient care. TIRR Memorial Hermann was honored to be designated as a national rehabilitation innovation center as a result of legislation passed by Congress and subsequently signed into law by President Joe Biden on Jan. 5, 2023. Learn more.
- CARF – TIRR Memorial Hermann is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which signals a continuous commitment to improving services, encouraging feedback and serving the community. The Stroke and Pediatric rehabilitation programs are also CARF accredited.
- The Joint Commission – TIRR Memorial Hermann has earned its Acute Care accreditation through The Joint Commission™ Gold Seal of Approval®, a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Get Started
To make a referral or to schedule an appointment, please call 1 (800) 44-REHAB (73422), (713) 797-5942, fax (713) 797-5988 or fill out our online forms by clicking the buttons below.