Encompass Health Announces Preliminary Plans to Build a 50-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Bangor
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) has announced preliminary plans to construct a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bangor, Maine, at 1017 Union Street. The facility, set to open in 2027, will be the company's second hospital in Maine and will provide specialized care for patients recovering from various conditions including strokes, neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.
The new hospital will feature private rooms, advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities suite, in-house dialysis, pharmacy, and therapy courtyard. It will offer 24-hour nursing care along with physical, occupational, and speech therapies, delivered by specialized healthcare professionals.
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) ha annunciato piani preliminari per costruire un ospedale di riabilitazione per pazienti ricoverati con 50 letti a Bangor, nel Maine, al 1017 di Union Street. La struttura, prevista per aprire nel 2027, sarà il secondo ospedale dell'azienda nel Maine e fornirà cure specializzate per pazienti in fase di recupero da varie condizioni, tra cui ictus, disturbi neurologici, traumi cranici, lesioni del midollo spinale, amputazioni e condizioni ortopediche complesse.
Il nuovo ospedale sarà dotato di camere private, tecnologie avanzate di riabilitazione, una suite per attività, dialisi interna, farmacia e un cortile per la terapia. Offrirà assistenza infermieristica 24 ore su 24 insieme a terapie fisiche, occupazionali e del linguaggio, fornite da professionisti sanitari specializzati.
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) ha anunciado planes preliminares para construir un hospital de rehabilitación para pacientes internos de 50 camas en Bangor, Maine, en 1017 Union Street. La instalación, que abrirá en 2027, será el segundo hospital de la compañía en Maine y proporcionará atención especializada para pacientes en recuperación de varias condiciones, incluyendo accidentes cerebrovasculares, trastornos neurológicos, lesiones cerebrales, lesiones de la médula espinal, amputaciones y condiciones ortopédicas complejas.
El nuevo hospital contará con habitaciones privadas, tecnologías de rehabilitación avanzadas, una suite de actividades, diálisis interna, farmacia y un patio de terapia. Ofrecerá atención de enfermería las 24 horas junto con terapias físicas, ocupacionales y del habla, brindadas por profesionales de la salud especializados.
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC)는 메인주 뱅거에 50병상 재활 입원 병원을 건설할 예비 계획을 발표하였습니다. 이 시설은 2027년 개원을 목표로 하며, 메인주에 두 번째로 세워지는 병원이 될 것입니다. 다양한 질환, 뇌졸중, 신경계 질환, 뇌 손상, 척수 손상, 절단, 복잡한 정형외과적 문제로 회복 중인 환자들을 위한 전문적인 치료를 제공합니다.
새 병원은 개인실, 첨단 재활 기술, 활동 공간, 내부 투석, 약국 및 치료 마당을 갖추게 됩니다. 24시간 간호 서비스를 제공하며, 물리 치료, 작업 치료 및 언어 치료를 전문 의료 전문가들이 진행할 것입니다.
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) a annoncé des plans préliminaires pour construire un hôpital de réhabilitation de 50 lits à Bangor, dans le Maine, au 1017 Union Street. L'établissement, dont l'ouverture est prévue pour 2027, sera le deuxième hôpital de la société dans le Maine et offrira des soins spécialisés aux patients en convalescence suite à diverses conditions, notamment des AVC, des troubles neurologiques, des traumatismes crâniens, des lésions de la moelle épinière, des amputations et des conditions orthopédiques complexes.
Le nouvel hôpital comprendra des chambres privées, des technologies de réhabilitation avancées, une salle d'activités, une dialyse sur place, une pharmacie et un patio de thérapie. Il proposera des soins infirmiers 24 heures sur 24 ainsi que des thérapies physiques, occupationnelles et d'élocution, dispensées par des professionnels de la santé spécialisés.
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) hat vorläufige Pläne angekündigt, ein 50-Betten-Rehabilitationskrankenhaus in Bangor, Maine, an der 1017 Union Street zu errichten. Die Einrichtung, die im 2027 eröffnet werden soll, wird das zweite Krankenhaus des Unternehmens in Maine sein und spezialisierte Pflege für Patienten anbieten, die sich von verschiedenen Erkrankungen erholen, darunter Schlaganfälle, neurologische Störungen, Gehirnverletzungen, Rückenmarksverletzungen, Amputationen und komplexe orthopädische Erkrankungen.
Das neue Krankenhaus wird über Einzelzimmer, moderne Rehabilitationstechnologien, einen Aktivitätsraum, interne Dialyse, eine Apotheke und einen Therapiegarten verfügen. Es wird 24-Stunden-Pflege sowie physikalische, ergotherapeutische und sprachtherapeutische Behandlungen anbieten, die von spezialisierten Gesundheitsfachkräften durchgeführt werden.
- Expansion into new market with second Maine facility
- Addition of 50 new beds to network capacity
- Diversification of service locations
- Significant capital investment required
- Extended timeline to revenue generation (2027 opening)
Insights
This expansion into Bangor represents a strategic move for Encompass Health's northeastern footprint, particularly significant as their second facility in Maine. The 50-bed facility investment aligns with growing demand for post-acute care services in an aging demographic region. The hospital's comprehensive service offerings, including specialized rehabilitation programs and in-house dialysis, position it well in the competitive healthcare landscape.
The 2027 timeline suggests a measured approach to market entry, allowing for proper infrastructure development and staff recruitment in a challenging healthcare labor market. While this expansion will contribute to long-term revenue growth, the extended timeline means minimal immediate financial impact. Based on similar facilities, a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital typically generates annual revenues of
The hospital will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the hospital will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care will be provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.
The hospital will feature private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and an activities of daily living suite, in-house dialysis suite, dining room, pharmacy and therapy courtyard.
"We are excited to expand Encompass Health's presence in
The hospital, expected to open in 2027, will be part of Encompass Health's national network of rehabilitation hospitals and its second hospital in
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts, such as those relating to the likelihood, timing and effects of the completion of this hospital project, are forward-looking statements. In addition, Encompass Health may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such estimates, projections, and forward-looking information speak only as of the date hereof, and Encompass Health undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Encompass Health's actual results or events may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the regulatory review and approval process, any adverse outcome of various lawsuits, claims, and legal or regulatory proceedings that may be brought by or against the Company; the possibility this project will experience unexpected delays; the ability to successfully complete this project consistent with Encompass Health's growth strategy, including development and maintenance of relationships with referral sources; disease outbreaks, including the speed, depth, geographic reach and duration of the spread; the actions to be taken by Encompass Health in response to disease outbreaks; changes in the regulation of the healthcare industry at either or both of the federal and state levels; competitive pressures in the healthcare industry and Encompass Health's response thereto; the hospital's ability to maintain proper local, state and federal licensing; potential disruptions, breaches, or other incidents affecting the proper operation, availability, or security of Encompass Health's information systems; Encompass Health's ability to attract and retain nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals in a highly competitive environment with often severe staffing shortages and the impact on Encompass Health's labor expenses from potential union activity and staffing shortages; changes, delays in (including in connection with resolution of Medicare payment reviews or appeals), or suspension of reimbursement for Encompass Health's services by governmental or private payors; general conditions in the economy and capital markets; and other factors which may be identified from time to time in Encompass Health's SEC filings and other public announcements, including Encompass Health's Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023 and Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024.
Media contact:
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
media@encompasshealth.com
Investor Relations contact:
Mark Miller | 205-970-5860
mark.miller@encompasshealth.com
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