Acute rehabilitation, which often begins shortly after the stroke occurs, is for patients who have significant disabilities and can tolerate an intensive rehab program. The patient is evaluated by a number of rehabilitation providers, such as physicians, a physical therapist, a speech therapist and so on, depending upon needs. The patient typically participates in three to four hours of therapy per day, five days per week, for two to three weeks. This team then develops specific rehab goals and a timeline for transitioning to another rehab setting or back home. The next level, subacute rehabilitation, is usually provided in community facilities such as nursing homes, which offer one to two hours of therapy per day. These facilities can often keep people for months, and this is typically most appropriate for those who cannot tolerate a more intense rehabilitation program. If patients are able to return home, a home health program may be best. In these programs, rehabilitation services are provided in the home two to three times per week. If patients are more mobile, they can go to an outpatient rehabilitation program two to three times a week, where they will have the benefit of newer, better equipment than they would have at home. Patients who are out of the hospital can visit their doctor in clinic to collaboratively develop an individualized stroke rehabilitation program.