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 CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Hot Springs, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner 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 CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner 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:
48 Beds
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Nonsmoking
Interpreter Services
Tours Available
Student Observation Hours
Private Rooms
Parking
Courtyard
Service Animals Allowed
Support Groups
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Day Room
Transportation Services
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Our stroke rehabilitation program has earned Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission.
Chief Executive Officer
With over 20 years in healthcare, Lesalee Chilcote brings experience in leading teams to achieve operational excellence and superior outcomes. Lesalee served as the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health in Hot Springs for five years prior to being promoted to the CEO position in November 2020. She earned her master’s degree in business administration from Louisiana State University-Shreveport in addition to her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Outside of work Lesalee enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys, enjoying the beautiful Hot Springs outdoor life.
Medical Director
Dr. Ma has more than thirty years’ experience in medicine.
Dr. Ma has more than thirty years of experience in medicine. He is a physiatrist specialized in general physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). He graduated from Qingdao Medical College in 1985 and practiced orthopedics for several years. He completed his PM&R residency at downstate New York State University in 2014 and his interventional pain fellowship in Birmingham, Alabama in 2015. He likes to work with patients and enjoys resolving their problems.
Dr. Ma is an independent private practice physician.
Director of Quality and Risk Management
Sherry has been a registered nurse for almost 40 years and worked in a variety of healthcare and nursing settings. She has been working in quality for the last 18 years. Sherry previously worked at Encompass Health and rejoined the team in 2021.
Controller
Paige brings more than 20 years of accounting experience with over 10 of those in healthcare finance. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and her master’s degree in business administration from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Paige enjoys traveling and being outdoors.
Director of Case Management
Alissa has 10 years of nursing experience with eight of those being in case management and quality positions. She started with our hospital in 2017 and obtained her certification in case management in 2018. Her career here has branched from case management to patient assessment standards coordinator and currently the director of case management. She has obtained a master's degree in business administration and a master's degree in nursing to add to her vast knowledge of healthcare. She strives to help patients get back to enjoying their lives after discharge from the hospital.
Human Resources Director
Amanda has more than 10 years of experience in the rehabilitation setting. Amanda's passion has always been in rehabilitation and was excited to make the transition to Encompass Health in 2018. Amanda was promoted to the role of human resource director in 2021.
Area Business Development Director
Kim joined Encompass Health in 2003. She began her nursing career as a licensed practical nurse and obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing in 1995. She has worked in several capacities throughout the hospital. She has been in the marketing department since 2009 and has been the business development director since 2018. Kim was promoted to area business development director in April 2024 to include CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital and CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Rehabilitation Hospital.
Director of Therapy Operations
Jonathan is the director of therapy operations at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health. As an Arkansas native, he lived in Northwest Arkansas prior to relocating to Hot Springs. Jon has been a physical therapist for more than 28 years and has diverse experience in inpatient rehabilitation and operating outpatient orthopedic clinics. Jon graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a degree in physical therapy. He is passionate about rehabilitation and seeing patients meet their goals and regain their independence.
Chief Nursing Officer
Dana has more than 20 years of nursing experience including emergency department, staff development, cardiac rehabilitation as well as case management. She is a Certified Case Manager and has a passion for rehabilitation as it allows the patients to be able to get back to doing the things they enjoy.
Facilities Mangement Director
James Smith is the Facilities Management Director for CHI St Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital.