What to Bring to the Rehabilitation Center
Help make your or your loved one’s stay at the Cone Health Rehabilitation Center at Moses Cone Hospital as comfortable as possible by bringing the right clothing, toiletries and personal items. Please label all items with the patient’s name.
Clothing
Bring at least five days’ worth of comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that’s easy to get on and off. You’ll need:
- T-shirts or knit tops
- Pull-on, elastic-waist pants or shorts
- Socks
- Underwear
- A light sweater or jacket
- Comfortable, well-fitting, low-heeled shoes with nonskid soles, such as sneakers or walking shoes
- Pajamas or nightgowns
Laundry
Bring a laundry bag for dirty clothes. Family members are responsible for laundry. A washer and dryer are available in the rehabilitation center for therapy use only.
Personal Items
Bring things normally used at home, such as:
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Hairbrush and comb
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Denture-care materials
- Eyeglasses and case
- Contact lens cleaner and case
- Hearing aid and extra batteries
- Makeup
- Shaving kit and/or electric razor
- Cell phone and charger
Please be sure NOT to bring the following items to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center:
- Home medications (both prescription and over the counter)
- Money in your wallet
- Jewelry
Mobility Aids
Bring any mobility aids currently used, such as:
- Braces
- Canes
- Crutches
- Prostheses
- Splints
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
