Out-Patient & Home Services

Located by the east entrance shared by the clinic and hospital, the pharmacy offers prescription drugs, over the counter medications, competitive prices and ample, and accessible parking. Just call 365-8788 on Tuesday or Thursday morning before noon with your orders or refills (Ely only). Pay by check or credit card when your order arrives.

See the Monthly specials on the EBCH homepage. The Retail Pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. 218-365-8788 or 1-877-835-8788

How to find us

The Rehabilitation Department at Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital and Nursing Home is a multidisciplinary team composed of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy services. An orthotist is also available on a monthly basis for bracing and prosthetic needs.

Our rehab staff services clients of all ages and a variety of diagnoses in outpatient, home health, hospital and nursing home settings. The staff at the rehab department consists of highly qualified professionals who stay current with the latest in treatment techniques by attending continuing education program regularly. They recognize each individual's uniqueness and develop personalized programs to meet their specific needs. Services are covered under Medicare and most insurance policies, with a physician's written referral. We believe hands-on treatment is an integral component to recovery from injury.

How to find us

The Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital Rehabilitation Department is located on the south side of the hospital in the lower level. Click for a map. To schedule an appointment call 218-365-8755.

Physical therapy services are also available at Babbitt Rehabilitation Services, a satellite location of the Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital rehabilitation department. This service is located at 71 South Drive in Babbitt. To schedule an appointment call 218-827-2218 or 218-365-8755.

• Physical Therapy (PT) is the treatment and prevention of illness and injury by physical means to help people achieve their highest level of function following injury, illness, or surgery. PT helps people lead more active and independent lives. PT can help improve circulation, restore motion, relieve pain, strengthen muscle, prevent injury, improve balance, and promote healing. Goals are achieved through the use of stretching, exercise, physical modalities, manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization, and functional training techniques. Physical therapy treats a wide range of diagnosis including the following:
  • Back injury
  • Balance impairments
  • Neck injury
  • Sports injury
  • Stroke
  • Post-surgical (joint replacement, laminectomy, fusion, arthroscopy, etc.)
  • Work injury
  and many more.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) treats a wide array of diagnoses. They specialize in treating upper extremity dysfunction including rotator cuff dysfunction, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, joint replacements, stroke, and pediatric developmental issues. Sports injuries and work injuries are all treated to maximize your return to play or work. The OT department will conduct personalized job site analysis, work hardening, ergonomic assessments and on-site educational seminars for groups or businesses.
  
  Even if you haven't had one of the injuries listed above, you may be having trouble completing small tasks such as opening doors and jars, putting on your socks, etc. Our OT department can help you regain your independence with adaptive devices and education after a home assessment. Call 218-365-8755 for more information.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation provides medical evaluation, exercise program, education and counseling on cardiac risk factors and behavioral interventions to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Call 218-365-8738

We provide free home delivery and set up for rental and purchasing of many Durable Medical Equipment items. We offer our oxygen customers home service visits and 24 Hour emergency service. Medicare and private insurance are billed for you by Ely Bloomenson. If you have questions about a product or service, please contact us at 218-365-8708. Rental and purchasing options are available for many items.

Oxygen Concentrators	Oxygen Refills	Portable Oxygen Systems
Nebulizers	Ostomy Supplies	Enteral Nutrition
Canes	from $26.50
Quad Canes	from $35.00
Commodes	from $61.25
Walkers	from $90.10
Rolling Walkers	from $132.50
Shower Chairs	from $45.00
Grab Bars	from $20.00
Wheelchair Cushions	from $20.00
Specialized Wheelchair Cushions	from $200.00
Wheelchairs	from $400.00
Electric Lift Chairs	from $800.00

Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital Home Health Care provides skilled home care services within a 30 mile radius with 24 hour call availability. The goal of our staff is to provide services that promote quality of life by restoring, maintaining and facilitating health.

What is Home Health?
Home Health is a variety of services provided in your own home where you can obtain the medical care you need.

Am I eligible for Home Health Care?
Services are available to persons of all ages who are recovering from an acute illness or surgery, chronically or terminally ill and is temporarily unable to receive out-patient treatment.

How can I obtain these services?
You may be referred to Home Health Care by your physician, other community agencies, family, friends or yourself. Questions may be directed to the Home Care Office at 218-365-8722 or to your physician.

How will I receive help after 5:00 p.m.?
If you have an emergency dail 911. To contact the Home Health Nurse, call the hospital nurses station at 218-365-8710. Identify yourself as a Home Health Care patient and they will get in touch with a Home Health Care nurse.

What is the cost?
Charges for home Health Care services are covered by many private insurance policies, Medicare and Medicaid. Your physician must order the visits and your home health treatment plan must meet specific guidelines. You will be responsible for payment of services not covered by third party reimbursement. If you are covered by Medicare you must be homebound. This means you can only leave your home for physician visits, church, hair cuts or attend adult day care.

What services are provided?
Skilled nursing services are available by a Registered Nurse and/or a Home Health Care Aide. We will observe and evaluate your condition, carry out the plan of treatment and teach you about health care at home.

Home Health Aides provide personal care such as bathing, grooming simple dressing changes, feeding, routine exercises and other daily living activities. All care is directed and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Physical Therapists will assist in developing a care plan and provide treatments ordered by your physician enabling you to regain lost or diminished physical abilities.

Occupational Therapists will assist in regaining independence of daily living.

Social Services assists hospital patients and nursing home residents and their loved ones in coping with the effects of illness, disability, treatment, or stay in the facility. Assistance is provided to find and utilize financial, legal, mental health, and other community resources. Call 218-365-8758 or contact via email.

Arranged through Northwoods Hospice Respite Partners. Visit their site or call 218-365-2300.