Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston, a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, now open in Rhode Island
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Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) has opened a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Johnston, Rhode Island. The Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston aims to help patients recover from conditions such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. The facility offers:
- Minimum three hours of intensive therapy five days a week
- Frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care
- Private patient rooms and advanced rehabilitation technologies
- In-house dialysis suite and pharmacy
This expansion strengthens Encompass Health's position as the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, now serving one in three patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation care nationwide.
Positive
- Opening of a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Rhode Island
- Expansion of Encompass Health's market presence
- Provision of specialized care for complex medical conditions
- State-of-the-art facilities and advanced rehabilitation technologies
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- None.
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The hospital provides essential rehabilitative services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain function and independence. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy for five days each week, frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.
Hospital amenities include private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, in-house dialysis suite, therapy courtyard, dining room, in-house pharmacy and dayroom area. An interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians provide physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life.
"Our goal is to provide a place where families and patients can access quality care; a place where patients discover hope and regain the confidence to join their community; and most importantly, a place where patients regain the independence that results in a better quality of life," said Pat Tuer, Encompass Health Group President. "We are honored to say that currently one in three patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation care in the country receives it through an Encompass Health hospital, and we're excited to serve
To learn more, visit encompasshealth.com/locations/johnstonrehab.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in
Encompass Health media contact:
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
polly.manuel@encompasshealth.com
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SOURCE Encompass Health Corp.