About our inpatient rehabilitation hospital
Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Lexington, KY, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists and case managers. They will 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 Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 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:
Stroke rehabilitation
Neurological conditions
Spinal cord injury
Orthopedic conditions
Amenities at our hospital
Televisions
Telephones
Cafeteria
Free WiFi
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Pet Friendly
Service Animals Allowed
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Support Groups
Volunteers
Student observation hours
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Family Lounge
Tours Available
Transportation Services
Therapy Animals
Outdoor Gardening
Pool
Parking
Onsite dialysis
If you or your loved one require dialysis while in our care, you can receive it in the comfort of our hospital. Our portable dialysis machine makes dialysis easy and convenient. Instead of having to transfer to another care facility to receive your dialysis, our care team can administer this life-sustaining procedure at our hospital.
Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Refer a patient to Cardinal Hill
Support groups
Date: Third Tuesday every month
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Contact: Susan Whalen, (859) 494-3034 or email AMPOFKY@gmail.com
Amputee support group
Date: Third Tuesday every month
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Contact: Susan Whalen, (859) 494-3034 or email AMPOFKY@gmail.com
Stroke support group
Date: December 10th
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Contact: Contact Dana Burton for more information (859) 469-1830
Brain Injury Support Groups
Date: Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Hill in the Center of Learning, RM 1
Contact: Brittany Waletich Brittany.Waletich@encompasshealth.com
Our hospital leaders
2025 stroke center of excellence winner
The Stroke Center of Excellence award is part of Encompass Health’s internal recognition program to highlight accomplishments within our rehabilitation hospitals. It is achieved through a dedication, hard work and superior patient outcomes. To meet strict certification criteria, hospitals must provide high quality services, and the program must meet The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and hold The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation to qualify.