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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 Florence, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Florence, 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 Florence 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 Florence, 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

88 Beds

Nonsmoking

Telephones

Televisions

Cafeteria

Free WiFi

Pet friendly

Student observation hours

Interpreter services

Spanish translators available

Courtyard

Day room

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.

Leadership and Staff

Zach Kirby
ZACH KIRBY

Chief Executive Officer

Zach joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in June 2022 as the chief executive officer.

Zach joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in June 2022 as the CEO. He brings more than 10 years of experience in healthcare administration and leadership. Most recently he was the associate administrator at Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital. Zach is a graduate of Auburn University and holds a doctorate degree of physical therapy from the University of South Alabama along with a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of North Carolina.

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Dr. Dean Lorenz
Dr. Dean Lorenz

Medical Director

Dr. Lorenz comes to Encompass Health Florence with more than 15 years of experience as a medical director of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

Dr. Lorenz comes to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence with more than 15 years of experience as a medical director of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation specializing in spasticity management and electromyography (EMG).

Dr. Lorenz is an independent private practice physician.

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Dana Browder
Dana Browder

Director of Quality

As the director of quality, Dana is responsible for maintaining the hospital's compliance with state and federal standards, quality of patient care and patient safety.

As the director of quality, Dana is responsible for maintaining the hospital's compliance with state and federal standards, quality of patient care and patient safety. With expertise in nursing management and quality improvement, she brings almost 15 years of nursing experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence. Dana received an associate's degree in nursing from Central Carolina Technical College.

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Lafreda Doctor
Lafreda Doctor

Director of Human Resources

Lafreda joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in 2018 with more than 20 years’ experience in Human Resources Management.

Lafreda joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in 2018 with more than 20 years’ experience in Human Resources Management. She has a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). Lafreda is a member of the national Society of Human Resources management. Lafreda and her husband have two children.

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Amanda Kidd
AMANDA KIDD

Chief Nursing Officer

Amanda has almost 20 years of experience in healthcare.

Amanda has almost 20 years of experience in healthcare and is a 2014 graduate with a master's degree in nursing for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Adult Gerontology program at the University of Virginia. Serving as an ACNP for four years in a physiatrist practice, Amanda’s passion for teaching, infused with passion to lead authentically, took her on a great journey to become a chief nursing officer. Prior to this position, Amanda served in various roles: CNA, preceptor, charge nurse, assistant nurse manager, unit manager, senior director of operations and a quality administrator. Amanda’s primary clinical background is cardiology and critical care.

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Ann Spearman
Ann Spearman

Director of Case Management

Ann has worked in the healthcare field for 22 years.

Ann has worked in the healthcare field for 22 years. She has worked in many departments of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence including four years as a marketing representative and two years in admissions. Ann joined the case management department in August 2009 and now oversees the daily operations of case management; ensuring services are delivered to meet the needs of patients and families. Ann received her bachelor's degree from Francis Marion College.

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Jackie Young
Jackie Young

Controller

Jackie has been the controller for Encompass Health Florence since March 2015.

Jackie has been the controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence since March 2015. In her role, she oversees the following departments, HIMS, purchasing, accounts payable and Payroll. Jackie has been in the healthcare environment within a hospital for more than 20 years holding various financial management positions. She is a graduate of Francis Marion University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with emphasis in management. She was a member and actively involved with South Carolina HFMA for more than eight years and served on the board. Jackie has two daughters and resides in Lake City with her husband.

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