On With Life

Patients + Admissions

A Message from our CEO
Thank you for your interest in learning more about one of On With Life's continuum of brain injury, stroke or neuro rehabilitation programs. Our goal each and every day is to live up to our four core values of person-centered care, pride in expertise, passion for work and people first. I invite you to call or visit to learn more about how we live out our values as we strive to empower hope and support your journey to recovery.

Thank you,
Jean Shelton, CEO

Programs + Levels of Care

Have you or someone you love been involved in a car accident, had a stroke, been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or suffered a complex brain injury or neurological condition?  Learn more about our continuum of inpatient, outpatient and residential services.

Admission Criteria

Learn more about the admission criteria for each of our inpatient, outpatient, residential and community-based programs including conditions/diagnoses served, ages, funding sources accepted and medical stability requirements.

Inpatient Admissions

Our extensive rehabilitation services, combined with specialized expertise in brain injury rehabilitation, offer the optimal opportunity to help you or your loved one achieve your goals. Learn more about admissions to our Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation program.

Family Support Services

Families are an integral part of the rehabilitation journey and we support their involvement in multiple ways at On With Life. Learn more about our various family support programs and services provided throughout our continuum of services.

Program Outcomes

As a CARF accredited organization and as leaders in the brain injury, stroke and neuro rehabilitation field, On With Life tracks and measures several outcomes throughout the rehabilitation process to assess the impact of our interventions and the progress of those we serve.

CARF Accreditation

On With Life has achieved CARF accreditation, the gold standard of accreditation for rehabilitation facilities, in several of our inpatient, outpatient and residential programs. Learn more about our specialty programs and why the high standards of CARF accreditation are so important to our organization.
Program Locations
On With Life's continuum of services has served individuals from all 99 counties in Iowa, 26 other states and 14 other countries. We continue to grow and expand our services and program locations. Learn more about our current program locations in Iowa, including Ankeny, Des Moines, Coralville and Glenwood.

Champions of finding your victory.

Deciding where you or your loved one will receive rehabilitation or brain injury services is a big decision. That’s why we are always looking forward, so you don’t look back. Each person referred to On With Life will be independently evaluated to determine whether we are able to meet rehabilitation needs and goals.

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Talk with an Admissions Team Member
If you are unsure if On With Life is the best rehabilitation location for you or your loved one, please reach out to our team to discuss and learn more. Call 515-289-9618, email us at info@onwithlife.org or complete our Contact Us form.

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