Encompass Health announces opening of its first inpatient rehabilitation hospital in South Dakota

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Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has opened its first inpatient rehabilitation hospital in South Dakota, located in Sioux Falls. The facility features 40 private patient rooms and advanced rehabilitation technologies aimed at treating patients recovering from serious illnesses and injuries, including strokes and spinal cord injuries. This hospital is Encompass Health's 136th rehabilitation hospital, expanding its national footprint. The company has emphasized its commitment to providing high-quality rehabilitation services to enhance patient independence and quality of life.

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• Opening of the first inpatient rehabilitation hospital in South Dakota.
• Facility includes 40 private patient rooms and advanced rehabilitation technologies.
• Offers comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announces the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls, the Company's first inpatient rehabilitation hospital in South Dakota.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls, located at 4700 W 69th Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota welcomed its first patient today. The freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital includes 40 private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, therapy courtyard, dining room and dayroom areas. Care will be provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.

Complementing local acute care services, the hospital will care for patients overcoming debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. It offers physical, occupational and speech therapies as well as 24-hour nursing care that aim to restore functional ability and quality of life.

"For 36 years, Encompass Health has been committed to helping patients reach their most optimal levels of independence after a life-altering illness or injury," said Barb Jacobsmeyer, executive vice president and president of inpatient hospitals for Encompass Health. "We are excited to begin providing our intensive rehabilitation services in the Sioux Falls community." 

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls is Encompass Health's 136^th inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

About Encompass Health 
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility-based and home-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 136 hospitals, 245 home health locations, and 83 hospice locations in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, integrated care across the healthcare continuum. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit -1%26h%3D2519245109%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.encompasshealth.com%252F%26a%3Dencompasshealth.com&a=encompasshealth.com" rel="nofollow">encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our -1%26h%3D1188766114%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnewsroom.encompasshealth.com%252F%26a%3Dnewsroom&a=newsroom" rel="nofollow">newsroom, -1%26h%3D1216162963%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftwitter.com%252Fencompasshlth%26a%3DTwitter&a=Twitter" rel="nofollow">Twitter and -1%26h%3D2431781019%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252FEncompassHealth%252F%26a%3DFacebook&a=Facebook" rel="nofollow">Facebook.

Media Contact:
Hillary Carnel | 205 970-5912
hillary.carnel@encompasshealth.com

 

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FAQ

What is the significance of EHC's new hospital in South Dakota?

The new rehabilitation hospital marks EHC's first inpatient facility in South Dakota, enhancing access to rehabilitation services in the region.

What services will the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sioux Falls provide?

The hospital will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, alongside 24-hour nursing care for patients recovering from debilitating conditions.

How many inpatient rehabilitation hospitals does EHC have?

Encompass Health now operates 136 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals nationwide.

When did Encompass Health open its Sioux Falls hospital?

The Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls opened on June 15, 2020.