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Welcome to our hospital

We know that choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Albuquerque, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists; and case managers who work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.

At our hospital you will receive:

  • Three hours of therapy, five days per week
  • 24/7 nursing care, including nurses who specialize in rehabilitation
  • Frequent visits from a physician*

*We provide access to independent physicians.

Better rehabilitation starts here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies, real-world simulations and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you. Our specialties include but are not limited to:

 

 

Superior Amenities at Our Hospitals

87 Beds

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Interpreter services

Nonsmoking

Pet friendly

Support groups

Student observation hours

Tours available

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Our Hospital

We deliver connected care and superior outcomes through our state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

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We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

Joint Commission Accreditation

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in brain injury rehabilitation.

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in spinal cord.

Leadership and staff

LaDessa Forrest
LaDessa Forrest

Chief Executive Officer

LaDessa brings more than 20 years in healthcare to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque.

With more than 20 years in healthcare consisting of both clinical and operational roles, LaDessa brings a solid understanding of overall hospital operations to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque. LaDessa has served in a variety of leadership roles including associate administrator, and director of therapy operations consisting of inpatient operations and outpatient areas. Prior to joining our Albuquerque team, LaDessa served as CEO at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson. LaDessa has a clinical background in occupational therapy. She has a doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals, a master’s degree in business administration and healthcare management from Western Governors University, and is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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J. Michael Long
J. Michael Long, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Long graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical School and completed his PM&R residency at Letterman Army Medical Center.

Dr. Long graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical School and completed his PM&R residency at Letterman Army Medical Center. He was instrumental in the transfer of the residency program to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. There he was the assistant director of the residency program and director of the first inpatient rehabilitation service in the United States Army. Following Walter Reed, he served as the medical director of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, where he remained for 32 years.

Dr. Long is an independent private practice physician.

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Edward Cole
Edward Cole, R.Ph.

Director of Pharmacy

With over more than 30 years as a registered pharmacist, Ed has held various staff and leadership positions throughout the Albuquerque area.

With over more than 30 years as a registered pharmacist, Ed has held various staff and leadership positions throughout the Albuquerque area. Most recently, prior to joining Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque, he served as the director of pharmacy at UNM Sandoval Medical Center. Ed received his doctorate degree in pharmacy from the University of New Mexico School of Pharmacy.

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Janice Emerson
Janice Emerson, RN, BSN

Director Quality/Risk

Janice, a native New Mexican, is a registered nurse with more than 30 years of nursing experience, including 20 years as a nurse leader.

Janice, a native New Mexican, is a registered nurse with more than 30 years of nursing experience, including 20 years as a nurse leader. Janice graduated from the New Mexico State University and the University of Phoenix with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Prior to joining Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque, she served as a manager of quality/risk/infection control at the University of New Mexico and Sandoval Regional Medical Center.

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Kristen Hernandez
Kristen Hernandez

Director of Human Resources

Kristen brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque.

Kristen brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque. Prior to joining Encompass Health Hospital, Kristen was an interim HR Director/HR Generalist for Lovelace Health System. A native New Mexican, Kristen earned her bachelor's degree in business administration with a minor in human resources from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico.

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Tony Lucero
Tony Lucero

Director of Facilities Management

Tony, a native New Mexican and U.S. Air Force retiree, brings more than 20 years of experience working in healthcare facilities and plant operations.

Tony, a native New Mexican and U.S. Air Force retiree, brings more than 20 years of experience working in healthcare facilities and plant operations. Tony is a licensed high pressure boiler operator in the state of New Mexico. He is also a member of the Indoor Air Quality Association.

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Michelle Martinez
Michelle Martinez, CPA

Controller

Michelle graduated from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting.

Michelle, a native New Mexican, graduated from the University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Business, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. She is a certified public accountant and has a background in public accounting. Prior to joining Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque, she worked at UNM Hospitals as a director of finance. Michelle is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants, New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

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Maureen Stone
Maureen Stone

Director of Case Management

Maureen brings 10 years of experience as a registered nurse and more than five years of leadership to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque.

Maureen brings 10 years of experience as a registered nurse and more than five years of leadership to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque. Prior to joining Encompass, she was the manager of utilization review at Presbyterian Health plan. She holds a master’s degree in nursing through Western Governors University and is completing a master's degree in business administration in healthcare management through WGU as well.

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