Speech Therapy

Communication with Confidence

Speech Therapy at Jackson County Regional Health Center supports adults and children in regaining speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing function. We offer one-on-one therapy plans tailored to your specific needs, whether inpatient or outpatient.

Services Include:

  • 1:1 personalized treatment plans
  • Inpatient, observation, skilled, and outpatient care

Therapy for

  • Aphasia
  • Apraxia of Speech
  • Dementia
  • Dysarthria
  • Language disorders (expressive/receptive)
  • Swallowing disorders
  • Voice disorders
  • Neurologic conditions
  • Autism-related speech challenges
  • LSVT Loud – Parkinson’s Treatment
Speech Therapy Services at Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, IA

Meet The Team

Our Speech Therapy Providers

Swallow Studies Offered

FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)

  • Performed with a thin scope passed through the nose
  • Helps identify safe foods/liquids and strategies to improve swallowing
  • No special preparation required

VFSS (Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Study)

  • X-ray test with food and liquid containing barium
  • Observes swallowing in real time
  • Identifies risks of aspiration or choking
  • No special preparation required

FAQS

Common Questions

What age groups do you treat?

We treat both children and adults for speech, language, swallowing, and voice concerns.

Do I need a referral for speech therapy?

Yes. A physician referral is required for both evaluation and treatment.

Is speech therapy just for communication issues?

No. It also addresses swallowing difficulties, cognitive changes, voice disorders, and language processing.

What happens during a speech therapy session?

You’ll work one-on-one with a speech therapist on exercises and activities tailored to your goals. Sessions may include language drills, swallowing techniques, or communication support.

Is therapy covered by insurance?

Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover medically necessary speech-language pathology services.

Appointments

Appointment scheduling is done through your physician’s office. For any questions concerning your scheduled exam, please call Imaging Services.

Location

601 Hospital Drive
Maquoketa, IA

Hours

Mondays – Friday