During your stay at one of our Clinic, cereneo offers you a comprehensive and intensive Rehabilitation program. Inpatient stay is the crucial foundation for a successful recovery. A stroke , Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) , Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological disease are life-changing events and can affect one or more of your brain functions, such as speech, movement, thinking, and concentration.
Our interprofessional team of experts, consisting of neurologists, therapists, engineers, scientists and nursing staff, will create a tailor-made Therapy Plan for you using the latest technologies and innovative treatment methods.
Patients with Swiss health insurance are very welcome at cereneo Hertenstein. They do not need additional (private) insurance. For Swiss patients, the Admission process is handled by cereneo, the referring physician, and the health insurance .
Discuss a rehabilitation stay at cereneo with your doctor or your contact person at the social service.
The Clinic is connected to the Park Hotel Vitznau, one of Switzerland's most elegant hotels, nestled in the breathtaking scenery of the Swiss Alps. All rooms are bright, harmoniously furnished, and accessible. We understand the importance of family in the recovery process and therefore offer accommodation for all family members if needed. At cereneo Vitznau, we offer:
The Clinic is connected to the Campus Hotel Hertenstein, a modern hotel located directly on the picturesque shores of Lake Lucerne. Family members can stay at the hotel or in one of our private apartments in the immediate vicinity of the Clinic . A wide range of leisure activities is available, allowing you to explore the surrounding area and recharge for the intensive rehabilitation program
At cereneo, you don't have to compromise between a peaceful atmosphere and optimal access to the full range of services offered by the Swiss healthcare system. In a medical emergency, patients can be transported to the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) by helicopter within 15 minutes and by ambulance within 45 minutes.
The University Hospital Zurich (USZ) enjoys an excellent international reputation for its specialized care in all medical fields. Thanks to a close partnership between cereneo and the USZ in research and treatment, both transport and Admission to the USZ can be organized without delay.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit patients. To avoid conflicts with our patients' Therapy Plan , we kindly ask visitors to contact our reception in advance+41 41 399 67 00).
Parking is available at both Clinic locations.
Family members and friends who wish to stay longer can contact our reception. We will be happy to assist you in finding local accommodation.
Cereneo stands for unique services – a successful combination of state-of-the-art and highly individualized Neurorehabilitation and first-class service at a 4- or 5-star level. Cereneo provides you with all the necessary resources to achieve maximum Independence . Cereneo also supports patients after their inpatient Clinic stay with home transfers and therapy at home by a Cereneo therapist or online Rehabilitation .
We treat various Neurological disease as part of a Neurorehabilitation program. A complete overview of the conditions for which we offer Rehabilitation measures can be found [here/on our website] here.
During your Stay , our team of specialists from various disciplines will support you in achieving your Rehabilitation goals. Your individual program will be carefully developed and regularly reviewed to ensure optimal Recovery . Our case managers are always available to you and will ensure you have the most comfortable Stay possible.
You or a family member contact us. We receive your medical data and documents, which are reviewed internally by our medical team (in compliance with data protection regulations). Based on your wishes and medical needs, we send you a personalized offer. After your acceptance, we organize your arrival and your Stay with us. You arrive at cereneo and begin your neurorehabilitative Rehabilitation program. During your Stay at cereneo, you receive intensive and individually tailored therapies daily. Your Progress is regularly discussed by our medical team. Before the end of the Rehabilitation program, we discuss with you how we can best support you on your further Recovery journey to ensure seamless care and continuous Progress . We support you with your move home and help you continue or begin your Rehabilitation in your familiar surroundings Online Rehabilitation.
At cereneo, we primarily speak English, German, Russian, Arabic, and French. In addition, we offer our international patients bilingual administration and translation services in various languages. Our team is international, allowing us to communicate with patients and their families in multiple languages. Should you require on-site interpreters with medical expertise, we can arrange them at short notice. Telephone translation services can also be arranged spontaneously.
Most family members or companions stay near the patient, for example in one of our partner hotels, such as the Park Hotel Vitznau or the Campus Hotel Hertenstein. We can also make other arrangements upon request. For further information about accommodation, please contact us directly via the contact form or by phone at +41 41 399 67 00.
Please send us your Medical Record so we can forward it to our specialists for evaluation. All data will, of course, be treated confidentially.
We recommend that you send us your complete medical records (medical reports, Laboratory results, CT or MRI Admission scans, etc.). The more information we have, the better. Our team will also send you a patient questionnaire to thoroughly assess your case.
You can send us all the data via email: cereneo
or by post to: cereneo Schweiz AG, Hertensteinstrasse 162, 6353 Weggis, Switzerland
By arrangement and depending on the location, your family doctor or neurologist will usually provide you with your personal medical records.
Please contact us by phone at +41 41 399 67 00 or fill out the contact form here to speak with one of our case managers. Our case managers will guide you through the entire Admission process for your family member, taking into account your family's wishes and needs.
Family members are always welcome to accompany or visit our patients. Family support can greatly strengthen a patient's motivation and contribute positively to the Recovery process. Involving the social environment is important to us and an integral part of our therapy concept. With the patient's consent, we are pleased when family, friends, and close acquaintances support them in their Recovery . Our specialists make every effort to assess each case individually and provide advice, tips, and guidance to support the patient during and after therapy, for example, at home.
We are an international Neurorehabilitation center and welcome patients from all over the world. At Cereneo, numerous experts work to optimally tailor your Rehabilitation program to your personal needs and requirements, always taking cultural, linguistic, and culinary preferences into account.
For family and friends who support the patient during their Stay , we organize excursions and events that may relate to everyday life or hobbies. For patients themselves, participating in such excursions or pursuing hobbies can also be a meaningful part of their therapy. Upon request, we also offer various other excursions and activities that are active, cultural, or simply recreational.
We support you in organizing your entire arrival and departure to the Clinic and are happy to prepare everything to welcome you and your companions to cereneo. During your Stay , you will be cared for by our interprofessional team, consisting of neurologists, therapists, Nursing , nutritionists, engineers, researchers, and your personal case manager. After completing your inpatient Rehabilitation program, you can be accompanied home by a cereneo Home therapist – ensuring that you receive optimal support in your familiar surroundings. For more information about cereneo Home services, click here Here.
Yes. Our case managers are committed to making the start of your Rehabilitation program as easy and pleasant as possible. We nursing good relationships with embassies for many years and are very familiar with the various visa regulations and application procedures.
Everything we do is geared towards providing people with the knowledge, tools, and technologies they need for their Recovery , the sustainable management of their health and Rehabilitation , and the pursuit of their personal goals. Our therapy concept is designed to empower patients to take control of their health and Recovery , shorten hospital stay , and provide them with the tools and ideas to independently manage their Rehabilitation in everyday life.
During an inpatient Stay , Therapy Session typically begin at 8:30 a.m. and last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your abilities. You will receive individual (private) therapy session , which you can tailor to your needs and which are supervised by our neurologists.
Inpatient Stay should last at least two weeks, but the exact duration depends heavily on the patient's Progress and goals. The average Stay at cereneo is approximately eight weeks. Following your inpatient Stay , you can continue your therapy at home with a therapist via cereneo Home or online therapy.
All Therapy Session take place as individual consultations. This allows the therapists to focus entirely on your individual needs. If you would also like to participate in group sessions, we will look for other patients with similar Therapy Goal . However, since we only treat a small number of patients (11 in Vitznau, 23 in Hertenstein), this is rarely necessary.
Doctors are available around the clock. Consultations take place twice a week. You can schedule an individual appointment with a doctor at any time if you would like to discuss a specific aspect of your treatment or therapy progress .
Since our therapies and treatments are individually tailored to each patient's needs, costs vary depending on the required therapy, interventions, and Nursing . Patients from abroad can visit cereneo on a self-pay basis. However, we recommend that you check with your health insurance provider about coverage.
