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Visiting hours
Monday - Friday 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday noon - 6:00 p.m.
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 Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Columbia, MO, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care 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
Everyone’s recovery is different. At Rusk, 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:

Stroke rehabilitation

Neurological conditions

Spinal cord injury

Orthopedic conditions
Amenities at our hospital
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
Pet Friendly
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Tours Available
Support Groups
Student observation hours
Onsite Dialysis
Free Parking
Cafeteria
Service Animals Allowed
Bariatric Rooms
Day Room
Transportation Services
Therapy Animals
Tour our hospital
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Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Hip Fracture Rehabilitation
Refer a patient to Rusk
Support groups
Date: Third Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rusk Dining Room
Contact: Kim Williams (573) 445-3198
Stroke support group
Date: Third Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rusk Dining Room
Contact: Kim Williams (573) 445-3198
Stroke support group
Date: Third Thursday of the month
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Rusk Dining Room
Contact: Tori Sission (573) 817-4752