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Encompass Health (EHC) and Piedmont have announced the opening of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens in Georgia, a 40-bed inpatient facility located at 1083 Parkway Blvd. This joint venture represents EHC's 167th rehabilitation hospital nationwide and 8th location in Georgia.

The facility offers specialized care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. Patients receive minimum three hours of intensive therapy five days weekly, frequent physician visits, and 24-hour nursing care.

The hospital features private patient rooms, advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities suite, in-house dialysis suite, therapy courtyard, dining room, pharmacy, and dayroom areas. This marks the seventh operational joint venture between Encompass Health and Piedmont, with plans announced for an additional facility in Loganville, Georgia.

Encompass Health (EHC) e Piedmont hanno annunciato l'apertura del Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens in Georgia, una struttura per pazienti ricoverati con 40 letti situata al 1083 Parkway Blvd. Questa joint venture rappresenta il 167° ospedale di riabilitazione di EHC a livello nazionale e l'8° in Georgia.

La struttura offre cure specializzate per pazienti in fase di recupero da ictus, lesioni cerebrali, lesioni del midollo spinale, amputazioni e condizioni ortopediche complesse. I pazienti ricevono un minimo di tre ore di terapia intensiva cinque giorni alla settimana, visite mediche frequenti e assistenza infermieristica 24 ore su 24.

L'ospedale dispone di camere private per i pazienti, tecnologie avanzate per la riabilitazione, una suite per attività, una suite di dialisi interna, un cortile per la terapia, una sala da pranzo, una farmacia e aree per il soggiorno. Questo segna la settima joint venture operativa tra Encompass Health e Piedmont, con piani annunciati per una struttura aggiuntiva a Loganville, Georgia.

Encompass Health (EHC) y Piedmont han anunciado la apertura del Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens en Georgia, una instalación de 40 camas para pacientes hospitalizados ubicada en 1083 Parkway Blvd. Esta empresa conjunta representa el 167° hospital de rehabilitación de EHC a nivel nacional y el 8° en Georgia.

La instalación ofrece atención especializada para pacientes en recuperación de accidentes cerebrovasculares, lesiones cerebrales, lesiones de la médula espinal, amputaciones y condiciones ortopédicas complejas. Los pacientes reciben un mínimo de tres horas de terapia intensiva cinco días a la semana, visitas médicas frecuentes y atención de enfermería las 24 horas.

El hospital cuenta con habitaciones privadas para pacientes, tecnologías avanzadas de rehabilitación, una sala de actividades, una sala de diálisis interna, un patio de terapia, un comedor, una farmacia y áreas de sala de estar. Esto marca la séptima empresa conjunta operativa entre Encompass Health y Piedmont, con planes anunciados para una instalación adicional en Loganville, Georgia.

Encompass Health (EHC)와 Piedmont는 조지아에 위치한 Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens의 개원을 발표했습니다. 이 병원은 40개의 병상으로 구성된 입원 시설로, 1083 Parkway Blvd에 위치하고 있습니다. 이 합작 투자는 EHC의 전국 167번째 재활 병원이며 조지아주에서는 8번째입니다.

이 시설은 뇌졸중, 뇌 손상, 척수 손상, 절단 및 복잡한 정형외과적 상태에서 회복 중인 환자들을 위한 전문적인 치료를 제공합니다. 환자들은 매주 5일 동안 최소 3시간의 집중 치료를 받고, 자주 의사 방문을 받으며, 24시간 간호 서비스를 제공합니다.

병원은 개인 환자실, 첨단 재활 기술, 활동 공간, 내부 투석실, 치료 마당, 식당, 약국 및 휴게 공간을 갖추고 있습니다. 이는 Encompass Health와 Piedmont 간의 7번째 운영 합작 투자로, 조지아주 로건빌에 추가 시설 계획이 발표되었습니다.

Encompass Health (EHC) et Piedmont ont annoncé l'ouverture du Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens en Géorgie, un établissement pour patients hospitalisés de 40 lits situé au 1083 Parkway Blvd. Cette joint-venture représente le 167ème hôpital de réhabilitation d'EHC à l'échelle nationale et le 8ème emplacement en Géorgie.

L'établissement propose des soins spécialisés pour les patients en convalescence après des AVC, des lésions cérébrales, des lésions de la moelle épinière, des amputations et des conditions orthopédiques complexes. Les patients reçoivent un minimum de trois heures de thérapie intensive cinq jours par semaine, des visites fréquentes de médecins et des soins infirmiers 24 heures sur 24.

L'hôpital dispose de chambres privées pour les patients, de technologies de réhabilitation avancées, d'une salle d'activités, d'une salle de dialyse interne, d'une cour de thérapie, d'une salle à manger, d'une pharmacie et d'espaces de jour. Cela marque la septième joint-venture opérationnelle entre Encompass Health et Piedmont, avec des projets annoncés pour un établissement supplémentaire à Loganville, en Géorgie.

Encompass Health (EHC) und Piedmont haben die Eröffnung des Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens in Georgia angekündigt, einer 40-Betten-Einrichtung für stationäre Patienten, die sich in der 1083 Parkway Blvd befindet. Dieses Joint Venture stellt das 167. Rehabilitationskrankenhaus von EHC landesweit und den 8. Standort in Georgia dar.

Die Einrichtung bietet spezialisierte Pflege für Patienten, die sich von Schlaganfällen, Hirnverletzungen, Rückenmarksverletzungen, Amputationen und komplexen orthopädischen Erkrankungen erholen. Die Patienten erhalten mindestens drei Stunden intensive Therapie an fünf Tagen in der Woche, häufige Arztbesuche und 24-Stunden-Pflege.

Das Krankenhaus verfügt über private Patientenzimmer, fortschrittliche Rehabilitationstechnologien, einen Aktivitätsraum, eine interne Dialyseeinheit, einen Therapiegarten, ein Speisezimmer, eine Apotheke und Aufenthaltsräume. Dies markiert das siebte operative Joint Venture zwischen Encompass Health und Piedmont, mit angekündigten Plänen für eine zusätzliche Einrichtung in Loganville, Georgia.

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  • Expansion of EHC's market presence with 167th facility nationwide
  • Strategic partnership with Georgia's largest healthcare system strengthens market position
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The 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is a joint venture between Encompass Health and Piedmont.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and ATHENS, Ga., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Encompass Health, the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and Piedmont, the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia, announced the opening of Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 1083 Parkway Blvd. in Athens, Georgia.

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.

"Our talented team is excited to serve the Athens community," said Loretta Rice, CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens. "The compassionate, high-quality care we provide in our beautiful new hospital will help patients reach their rehabilitation goals and return to what matters most."

Hospital amenities include all 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 areas. An interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians provide physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life.

"Both Piedmont and Encompass Health have a proven track record of quality and patient satisfaction and are united in our mission of providing specialized care, close to home," said Ronnie Wagley, President of Encompass Health's South Atlantic region. "We look forward to positively impacting the lives of many in the Athens community."

The joint venture partnership between Encompass Health and Piedmont also includes Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan, Georgia; Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry, Georgia; Rehabilitation Hospital of Phenix City, Alabama; Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus, Georgia; Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta, Georgia; and Rehabilitation Hospital of Augusta, Georgia. Piedmont and Encompass Health have also announced plans for a hospital in Loganville, Georgia.

"We're incredibly grateful for the strong partnership we've built with Encompass Health," said Michael Burnett, CEO of Piedmont Athens Regional. "I'm thrilled to expand our services to bring individualized inpatient rehabilitation treatment to patients in Athens and the surrounding areas." 

Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens is Encompass Health's 167th inpatient rehabilitation hospital nationwide and its eighth location in Georgia. For more information about the hospital's services, encompasshealth.com/locations/athensrehab.

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 167 hospitals in 38 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, Becker's Hospital Review's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare and Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

From Fortune. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Fortune® is a registered trademark and Fortune World's Most Admired Companiesis trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Encompass Health. From Forbes © 2024 Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. Used under license.

About Piedmont
Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia's growth through safe, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 12,000 donors annually that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 1,755 physical locations we care for more than 4 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia's population. This includes 25 hospitals, 75 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 Quick Care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and nearly 3,200 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 612,000 online appointments and over 163,000 virtual visits. With more than 47,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. In addition, Piedmont provided nearly $390 million in community benefit programming and uncompensated care in Fiscal Year 2023. For more information, or booking your next appointment, visit piedmont.org

Encompass Health media contact:     
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912                          
media@encompasshealth.com   

Piedmont media contact:
Sarah Teach | 404-550-6932
sarah.teach@piedmont.org

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FAQ

What services does the new Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens offer?

The hospital provides rehabilitation for strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions, with 3 hours of daily therapy, physician visits, and 24-hour nursing care.

How many beds does EHC's new Athens rehabilitation facility have?

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility.

How many rehabilitation hospitals does Encompass Health now operate in Georgia?

With the Athens facility, Encompass Health now operates 8 rehabilitation hospitals in Georgia.

What is the partnership structure between Encompass Health and Piedmont in Georgia?

The Athens facility is the seventh operational joint venture between Encompass Health and Piedmont, with an eighth location planned in Loganville.
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