Encompass Health and BSA Health System have announced a joint venture (JV) to own and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, Texas, US.

Currently under construction, this facility will feature 50 beds and is scheduled to open in late 2025.

 The partnership aims to enhance rehabilitation services in the region, providing specialised care for various conditions.

The new hospital will care for patients recovering from strokes, neurological disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopaedic conditions.

It will offer services such as 24-hour nursing care, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapies designed to improve functional recovery. The care team will consist of rehabilitation nurses, therapists, and physicians.

Once the new facility is operational, BSA Health System, an affiliate of Ardent Health, plans to relocate its existing 24-bed rehabilitation unit to this site. The vacated space in the current hospital will be repurposed to expand acute care services. This move is expected to improve the overall healthcare capacity and quality in the Amarillo area.

The hospital will feature private rooms, a therapy gym equipped with advanced technologies, an activities-of-daily-living suite, an in-house dialysis service, a pharmacy, a dining area, and a therapy courtyard. These amenities are designed to support comprehensive rehabilitation care.

Encompass Health Southwest region president Craig Funk said: "We are excited to partner with BSA to help patients in the Amarillo community reach their rehabilitation goals and return to what matters most.

 "We share a commitment to delivering high-quality patient experiences and outcomes and look forward to the positive impact this hospital will have on the lives of many."

BSA Health System CEO Michael Cruz stated: "This partnership is a significant step forward for healthcare in Amarillo.

 “By expanding acute care capacity and joining forces with a national leader in rehabilitation, we're enhancing the level of care available to our community.

“We're also proud that our experienced rehabilitation team will continue serving patients at the new facility, ensuring continuity of care with the same expertise our patients trust."

The new hospital will be part of Encompass Health's national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and represents an ongoing expansion effort within Texas.

Encompass Health has 169 hospitals in 38 US states and Puerto Rico.