May 1, 2024- South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of UMC and Encompass Health will celebrate five years of providing innovative rehabilitative care to the local community. The hospital first opened to patients in May 2019 as a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, located at 5406 Colgate Street.
“Since we opened our doors five years ago, South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital has helped hundreds of patients gain greater confidence and independence to return to the people and activities they love most,” said Beth Elder, CEO of South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital. “We are honored that so many patients choose our hospital for their rehabilitation needs, and we look forward to continuing to serve individuals in the Lubbock community and beyond for many years to come.”
The hospital provides inpatient therapy for patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes, amputations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team includes physicians, registered nurses, case managers and dieticians, who combine the latest technologies and individualized treatment plans to help patients progress toward independence. With at least three hours of comprehensive therapy for five days each week and around-the-clock nursing care, teams of expert clinicians combine customized treatment plans with advanced technologies to help train patients for everyday tasks
For more information about South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, programs and services, visit encompasshealth.com/southplainsrehab.