Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown
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The nation's largest system of rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health is the trusted choice of medical professionals.
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- Phone number: 304.598.1100
- Fax: 304.598.1103
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1160 Van Voorhis Road
Morgantown, WV 26505 - Get directions
Visiting hours
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- Noon - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
This hospital has
Joint Commission Accreditation
Welcome to our hospital
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Morgantown and serving the surrounding area including Fairmont and Uniontown, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.
Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
Superior amenities at our hospitals
Morgantown - 79 beds
Bridgeport - 19 beds
Televisions
Telephones
Cafeteria
Free WiFi
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Pet friendly
Interpreter services
Tours available
Student observation hours
Volunteers
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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.
2021 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.
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Please click on the arrows to navigate through the hallways on each floor. Use the "L" options on the right-hand side of the tour window below to navigate through different areas/floors of the hospital for a full virtual tour. See a key to "L" areas below.
- Driveway patient accessible entrance leading to sliding front doors.
- Sliding doors leading to reception desk and hallway.
- Patient seating available on both sides of entrance doors.
- Computer on desk with chair.
- Large tables and chairs for dining.
- Small round tables and chairs for dining.
- Television and artwork on walls.
- Vending machines for drinks and snacks.
- Hot and cold buffet style food bars.
- Fountain drink and hot drink machines available in cafeteria.
- Station with plasticware, straws and napkins.
- Therapy room with various equipment and technology such as parallel bars.
- Therapy beds line walls for individual therapy sessions.
- Windows lining wall.
- Multiple stations set up for boxing therapy.
- Chairs and counter with cabinets.
- Living room with couch and chair.
- Kitchenette with stove, refrigerator, sink, microwave, toaster oven and cabinets.
- Bed, side table and dresser.
- Dining table and chairs.
- Room with two patient beds and nightstands with curtain divider and chair.
- Wall lined with two dressers, two desktops and two safes for personal items.
- Large windows on one wall.
- Bathroom with toilet, shower and accessibility seats and door for privacy.
- Doorway leading to hall.
Hospital happenings
Bob came to Encompass Health Morgantown after suffering a stroke that affected his left side and made it difficult for him to walk, complete his activities of daily living and function in his career. Bob worked daily in physical and occupational therapy on land and in the water with aquatic therapy to regain movement, function and strength on his left side, while also coordinating both sides of his body to successfully complete tasks.<
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Hospital happenings
After suffering a brain hemorrhage, two-year-old Raelynn came to Encompass Health Morgantown due to loss of strength, decreased coordination and stability of her left arm and leg, and slurred speech and word finding deficits. This made it difficult for her to complete age appropriate self-care tasks, mobility and age appropriate play. We are so proud of Raelynn and all of her hard work while here in inpatient rehabilitation, and we are so thankful that we were able to be a part of her recovery journey!
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Hospital happenings
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and here at Encompass Health, we would like to raise awareness about available resources for people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Hospital happenings
April is National Occupational Therapy Month, and here at Encompass Health Morgantown and Bridgeport, we want to thank our skilled group of occupational therapists for the outstanding services they provide. Our occupational therapists and certified OT assistant make a tremendous impact on the lives of our patients and their families, and we are honored that they have chosen to work here with us at Encompass Health.
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Hospital happenings
Carl underwent amputation surgery in November 2020 and recently came to Encompass Health Morgantown for prosthetic gait training. While with us, Carl received physical and occupational therapies focused on learning how to utilize his prosthesis while completing his daily routines.
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Hospital happenings
More than two million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference, and more than 28 million are at risk of amputation surgery. The Amputee Coalition designated April as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month to educate others about what it is like to live with limb loss and limb difference.
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Hospital happenings
Tammy was admitted to Encompass Health with a diagnosis of COVID-19 and respiratory failure. “I am very surprised with how much progress I’ve made during my rehab stay,” Tammy said. “I am so excited to be returning home with my husband this week.”
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Hospital happenings
After suffering his second stroke, Bob came to us for inpatient rehabilitation, focused on balance and decreased fine motor skills in both of his hands. Though Bob was initially skeptical about his progress, he soon exceeded even his own expectations! With the help of Tori, his occupational therapist, Bob was able to get back to being able to complete wood working tasks, which was one of his biggest goals during his rehab stay..
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Hospital happenings
Dave Gesser, the father of two boys, Colton and Chris, and happy husband of Renee for 24 years, could have never predicted what would happen to him at only 50 years old. Dave experienced a major stroke and was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River to regain his independence. Dave arrived at our hospital unable to walk or dress himself. After much work at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River, Dave left walking without assistance!
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Leadership and staff
Mark Rader
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Rader has 26 years of health care experience, including 16 years of CEO leadership. He earned his master’s degree in health administration from Duke University and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Radford University. In addition, he has served on the board of directors for numerous public and private organizations.
ASHLEY ANNAN
Human Resource Director
Ashley was named human resources director in January 2022. She is a registered respiratory therapist, with a background in healthcare management. She began her career at Lincare, Inc. where she advanced her management career, and became the respiratory therapy supervisor at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, before being promoted to human resources director. Ashley brings with her a strong understanding of human behavior, a passion for team building and employee engagement, and is a “CPR-Comfort, Professionalism, & Respect” champion here in Morgantown.
Ashley Black, MOT, OTR/L
Business Development Director
Ashley brings a considerable amount of healthcare management expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. A West Virginia native, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance from West Virginia University School of Medicine where she also received a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Ashley has increased her management attributes throughout her career, while filling the roles of director of marketing, director of occupational therapy, and business owner at Gold Key Occupational Therapy.
Jennifer Kostik Johnson, DPT, MBA, MS, ATC
Director of Therapy Operations
Jennifer joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown in July 2021 as the director of therapy operations. She has more than 16 years of experience as a physical therapist with extensive experience in outpatient operations and skilled nursing therapy management. Jennifer earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University, a master’s in exercise science and health promotion and bachelor’s in athletic training both from California University of Pennsylvania, as well as a master’s in business administration from Frostburg State University.
Sheena Martin
Director of Quality, Risk & Program Development
Sheena Martin was named director of quality and risk management in March of 2018. She started her career in quality management at Mylan Pharmaceuticals as senior chemist, senior technical training specialist and lastly, as the project manager for an error prevention program. Sheena received her bachelor’s degree in biology and her master’s degree in science education from West Virginia University.
Lisa Mathai
Director of Case Management
Lisa was named the director of case management at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown in December of 2019. Lisa brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare industry specializing in the fields of social work and case management. She is an active member of the American Case Management Association, National Association of Social Workers and the West Virginia Rural Health Association. Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and her master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University.
Tim Newton
Chief Nursing Officer
Tim Newton joined Encompass Health as the chief nursing officer in 2021 coming from Benton New Hampshire. In 2000 he started a career in nursing at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and has proven expertise in medical administration, resource allocation, patient relations, patient assessments, primary care, community and project management, emergency preparedness and among others that help perform tasks with high efficiency and to the satisfaction of those he serves. Tim he has earned professional experience by being a registered nurse, where he majorly contributed in intensive care and emergency medicine, trained and mentored other nurses, managed a high volume of urgent cases in the department of emergency as well as overseen daily operations in the capacity of director of inpatient services and interim director emergency services.
Diana Snyder
Controller
Diana was named controller of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown in 2019. She received her accounting degree from Cleveland State University and is a Certified Management Accountant. Starting as an auditor for the Department of Defense before entering the private sector, Diana has more than 25 years’ experience. She has been in healthcare for the past 4 years.
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