Encompass Health has announced preliminary plans for the construction of a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital with 50 beds in St. George, Utah, US.
The freestanding facility is designed to cater to patients recovering from serious health issues and injuries.
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These encompass neurological disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, amputations, as well as intricate orthopaedic conditions.
The hospital will provide specialised care, including 24-hour nursing and a range of therapies such as occupational and speech treatments aimed at restoring functional ability.
Nurses, therapists and physicians will be available at the hospital to provide care.
The proposed facility will offer private patient rooms, a therapy gym equipped with rehabilitation technologies, and an activities of daily living suite.
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By GlobalDataAdditionally, the hospital will include an in-house dialysis suite, pharmacy, a therapy courtyard, and a dining room.
Encompass Health West president Kim Steward said: “We are excited to expand Encompass Health’s presence in Utah to serve patients in St. George and surrounding areas close to home.
“We look forward to helping patients reach their rehabilitation goals by providing high-quality, compassionate and individualised care.”
Expected to open its doors in 2027, the St. George facility will become part of Encompass Health’s extensive national network, marking the second location in Utah.
The company operates 167 hospitals across 38 states and Puerto Rico.
This expansion follows the opening of the 40-bed Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens in Georgia, US, a joint venture between Encompass Health and healthcare system Piedmont, which began serving patients earlier this year.
In December last year, Encompass Health announced plans to build a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Maine, US.
