Newsweek, Statista name Encompass Health "America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation" for sixth consecutive year

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Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) has been recognized as "America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation" by Newsweek and Statista for the sixth consecutive year. The company achieved a record-breaking presence on the 2025 America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers list with 66 hospitals across 27 states, marking the highest representation of any provider.

The ranking methodology incorporates four key pillars: CMS quality metrics, expert surveys, accreditation data, and patient satisfaction through Google reviews. Encompass Health's facilities provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for conditions including strokes, brain injuries, and complex orthopedic conditions, offering minimum three hours of intensive therapy five days weekly, along with physician visits and round-the-clock nursing care.

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• Record-breaking recognition with 66 hospitals included in the prestigious list
• Largest representation among all providers on America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers list
• Consistent excellence demonstrated through six consecutive years of recognition
• Broad national presence across 27 states

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health today announced it has been named "America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation" by Newsweek and Statista for the sixth consecutive year. Newsweek and Statista recently released the 2025 America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers list, which highlights 320 inpatient physical rehabilitation centers across the country. The list includes a record-breaking 66 Encompass Health hospitals across 27 states — the most hospitals included on the list for one provider.

According to Newsweek, "The facilities recognized on this list exemplify the best patient care practices in inpatient physical rehabilitation and set an example for others."

The ranking is based on four data pillars: quality metrics published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; results from a national online survey conducted by Newsweek among experts in the field; accreditation data provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center; and Google reviews, an indicator of patient satisfaction.

"Encompass Health's consistent presence on this prestigious list, with more hospitals included annually since its inception than any other provider, exemplifies our long-standing commitment to high-quality patient care and excellent outcomes," said Encompass Health President and CEO Mark Tarr. "Our decades of experience, unparalleled clinical expertise and deep commitment to personalized care make us the trusted choice for inpatient rehabilitation. We look forward to continuing to strengthen that trust with our patients, partners and communities."

Encompass Health hospitals provide essential rehabilitation services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain functional ability, independence and quality of life. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive physical, occupational and/or speech therapy five days each week, as well as frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care. An interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians create customized treatment plans to meet each patient's unique recovery goals.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™ and Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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FAQ

How many Encompass Health hospitals were recognized on Newsweek's 2025 Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers list?

66 Encompass Health hospitals across 27 states were recognized on the 2025 list, representing the highest number of facilities included for any single provider.

What criteria were used to rank Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) in Newsweek's 2025 rehabilitation centers list?

The ranking was based on four pillars: CMS quality metrics, expert surveys, accreditation data from CARF and Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, and Google reviews for patient satisfaction.

What types of rehabilitation services does Encompass Health provide?

Encompass Health provides rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions, with minimum three hours of intensive therapy five days weekly.

How long has Encompass Health (EHC) maintained its position as America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation?

Encompass Health has maintained this recognition for six consecutive years, as awarded by Newsweek and Statista.

What is the minimum amount of therapy provided at Encompass Health rehabilitation centers?

Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive physical, occupational and/or speech therapy five days each week, along with frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.