Progressive Care Unit

If you or a loved one is in need of continuous care but is not in need of an intensive care unit (ICU) facility, consider coming in and getting assistance from our progressive care unit. Designed with your individual needs in mind, our progressive care unit is perfect for those who need specialized attention in their cardiac care.

The progressive care unit (PCU) at Wooster Community Hospital is a specialized medical and cardiac unit with private rooms. This unit was designed to provide our patients and their families with state-of-the-art care while ensuring privacy and comfort.

Who Qualifies for PCU Care?

The PCU at Wooster Community Hospital is designed for patients who need intensive and continuous care but are not eligible or do not wish to go to the intensive care unit (ICU). Instead, our patients get the privacy and comfort they desire in a setting that’s conducive to healthy healing and consistent medical and moral support. Our PCU houses state-of-the-art equipment and expert healthcare professionals to provide patients with the highest-quality, comprehensive care possible.

Our specialized equipment and unit design allow us to care for patients who require the following:

Cardiac monitoring
Blood pressure readings
Specialized catheter readings
A higher level of nursing care
More…

Patients who utilize our PCU get the specialized and individualized attention they need from our doctors and nursing staff without having to move them to the ICU.

Breathing Assistance

For patients requiring breathing therapy, the PCU has specialized equipment readily available. Our advanced equipment and specially trained nursing staff allow us to provide compassionate, quality care in a healing setting. All registered nurses working in the PCU are trained in advanced cardiac life support techniques.

Hours and Location

The PCU is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is located on the first floor of the East Building patient tower at the WCH main campus. For visiting hours and additional information about our location, we encourage you to contact one of our friendly team members.

Additional Progressive Care Resources

Want to learn more about our progressive care unit, cardiovascular services, and inpatient rehabilitation? Please review our list of resources below. If you have any additional questions that have not been answered by the below resources, please reach out to our team at (330) 202-5640. One of our friendly and compassionate team members will be happy to assist you over the phone.