8:00 am - 7:00 pm daily
This hospital is accredited by The
Joint Commission
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 Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Boise, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health 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:
*We provide access to independent physicians.
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, 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:
40 Private Rooms
Televisions
Telephones
Cafeteria
Free WiFi
Parking
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Pet Friendly
Service Animals Allowed
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Support Groups
Student Observation Hours
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Day Room
Tours Available
Therapy Animals
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Our stroke rehabilitation program has earned Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission.
According to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), all not-for-profit hospitals are required to complete a community health need assessment and implementation strategy every three years.
Read the 2023 CHNA report
Medical Director
Dr. David Wald has practiced medicine for 18 years. He served as medical director for ten years at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL which was recognized for best practices in inpatient rehabilitation. He has presented at national and regional conferences for AMRPA and UDS. He is a board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, completing his residency at Emory University School of Medicine and his medical degree at New York Medical College.
Dr. Wald is an independent private practice physician.
Business Development Director
Carl joined the team in 2022 and has worked in and around the Saint Alphonsus health system for more than 10 years. Initially, working as the orthopedic and sports medicine coordinator, then transitioning to design and implementation of a DME program across the entire health system. This ignited his new passion in business development. With over 20 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer he received a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming in kinesiology and aging and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and athletic training from Humboldt State University. He brings with him years of award-winning business development skills and health care experience at a multitude of levels and settings.
Director of Therapy Operations
Joy has been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 2008 after receiving a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has been with Encompass Health since January 2024. Joy prioritizes our patients and their care above all else. As the director of therapy operations, she empowers her staff to motivate, inspire and advocate for our patients, ensuring they receive the high-quality person-centered care they deserve. Joy brings years of leadership experience to Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital and endeavors to be a difference maker.
Case Management Director
Quentin is a board-certified case manager who has more than 10 years of experience in healthcare with a focus in counseling, case management and discharge planning. Quentin also holds a master's degree in clinical counseling from Northwest Nazarene University and a master’s degree in business administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
Director of Quality and Risk Management
Megan has more than 20 years of experience in rehabilitation at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at Boise State University and a master's degree in business administration, health care management from Western Governors University. Additionally, she holds certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse and is a member of AANAC, ARN – National and Idaho chapters, ANA- National and Idaho chapters, ACHE, and Nurse Leaders of Idaho (an AONE affiliate).
Facilities Management Director
Eric Sutton has been in the healthcare industry for 10 years with the last five years being in plant operations management and has been involved in many successful Joint Commission surveys. Prior to the healthcare industry, Eric spent 20 years in the construction management then moved to Boise and joined the Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital team as the facilities management director. His responsibilities include EVS, plant operations, safety and security.