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Welcome to Encompass Health Tallahassee

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

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Better Rehabilitation Starts Here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee, 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

76 Beds

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Tours available

family lounge

Day room

Cafeteria

Courtyard

Pet friendly

Volunteers

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We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

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

WD Heath
WD HEATH

Chief Executive Officer

WD Heath joined Encompass Health in 2023.

WD Heath joined Encompass Health in 2023. WD brings more than 16 years of executive healthcare management experience in both the acute and post-acute care setting and over 23 years in healthcare leadership. WD previously served as a CEO overseeing post-acute care hospitals within the Central Mississippi market. WD started his career in radiology and was the corporate director of imaging services for a large healthcare system in Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama. Additionally, WD was the executive director and service line administrator of imaging services for the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He has held multiple leadership positions within academic, not-for-profit, for-profit and faith-based healthcare systems within Mississippi and the Southeast. WD holds a master’s degree in healthcare leadership from the University of Mississippi and a bachelor’s degree in the radiologic sciences from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executive and is designated as a fellow within that organization as a board-certified healthcare executive.

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Stelle Lancaster MD
STEELE LANCASTER

Medical Director

Dr. Lancaster obtained a degree in biological sciences graduating magna cum laude from Florida State University.

Dr. Lancaster obtained a degree in biological sciences graduating magna cum laude from Florida State University with induction into Phi Beta Kappa. He obtained his medical degree at Florida State University College of Medicine where his first two years of medical education were completed in Tallahassee, and his last two years of clinical rotation training were performed at Orlando Regional Florida Hospital. Dr. Lancaster also completed a sub-internship in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. His residency was completed in internal medicine at the University of South Florida with training at Tampa General Hospital, Moffit Cancer Center and the James A Haley VA. After working and training in 13 different medical hospitals and institutions across the country, Dr. Lancaster founded North Florida Rehab Solutions (NFRS) in 2018. NFRS is a private medical practice specializing in delivering hospital-quality internal medicine to a population requiring advanced rehabilitation. Dr. Lancaster is the medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee.

Dr. Lancaster is an independent private practice physician.

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Victoria Cruce
VICTORIA K. CRUCE, M.S., CCC-SLP

Business Development Director

Victoria is the business development director for Encompass Health of Tallahassee.

Victoria (Tori) is the business development director for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee. She is an ASHA certified and a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Florida. Before serving in her current role, Tori gained experience in post-acute care as a clinician, student supervisor, director of rehabilitation, clinical extender, clinical educator and clinical services director. Tori is a practiced presenter and guest speaker in a variety of interdisciplinary professional settings, including FOTA, FLASHA, MSHA and SCSHA. She has served as guest lecturer at various schools of communication sciences and disorders, including Florida State University and the University of Mississippi. Tori has served on the AHCA/NASL therapy outcomes workgroup and was the 2013-2014 chairperson for the FLASHA advocacy coalition team. She is an expert peer reviewer in the area of dementia for ASHA’s practice portal and served as a mentor for ASHA’s S.T.E.P. program. Tori is a proud graduate of Florida State University School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She was awarded the Florida State University College of Communication and Information’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. She enjoys serving her community as a member of the American Red Cross board of directors. She is a past president of the Junior League of Tallahassee, where she developed a legacy project, Mighty Meals, which provides at-risk school-aged children and families curated nutritious meal boxes during spring break.

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Kellie Jeffords
KELLIE JEFFORDS

Controller

Kellie is the controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee.

Kellie is the controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee. She has nearly 20 years of accounting experience. Prior to joining Encompass Health in 2014, Kellie had more than 10 years of experience in various healthcare roles in pharmacy and acute care. She has also served in various leadership positions in the community as a board member and volunteer with youth sports. Kellie graduated magna cum laude with a degree in physical sciences.

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Krissy Lamoureaux
KRISSY LAMOUREAUX

Director of Quality & RIsk

Krissy has served in healthcare for more than 17 years in mental health, community and acute care settings.

Krissy has served in healthcare for more than 17 years in mental health, community and acute care settings. Krissy earned a master's degree in social work and a master's degree in business administration. She also holds credentials as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management and a Certified Patient Experience Professional. She has been trained in total quality management and has built her career around improving the quality of healthcare for all patients. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading and going on adventures with her family.

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Dayna Lenk
DAYNA LENK

Human Resources Director

Dayna was born and raised in Crawfordville, FL and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in communications.

Dayna was born and raised in Crawfordville, Florida and graduated from Florida State University (FSU) with a degree in communications. Dayna went on to further her education and received her master's degree in business administration from Colorado State University and her SHRM Senior Professional Certification in human resources.

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Justin Lundy
JUSTIN LUNDY

Director of Pharmacy

Justin received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida.

Justin received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Tallahassee, Florida. After graduating, he went on to work in the community pharmacy setting before transitioning into a more clinical career path working at an acute care facility where he served many roles ranging from clinical to administrative. He began his tenure at Encompass Health in 2021, transitioning to director of pharmacy in July 2022. He also serves as a preceptor for Doctor of Pharmacy candidates on clinical rotations, and his goals are to ensure positive patient outcomes by focusing on medication adherence and proper medication management.

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Jim McCammon
JIM MCCAMMON

Director of Facilities Management

Jim Joined Encompass Health in 2023.

Jim Joined Encompass Health in 2023. A Tallahassee, Florida native, Jim received his electrician certification from Lively Technical College. Jim has extensive experience in the healthcare field, serving as an electrician and engineer for more than 29 years. In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with family and Florida State University football.

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Heidi Roeck Simmons
HEIDI ROECK-SIMMONS, DOT/OTR

Director of Therapy Operations

Heidi is the director of therapy operations at Encompass Hospital of Tallahassee.

Heidi is the director of therapy operations at Encompass Hospital of Tallahassee. Prior to joining Encompass Health, she served for more than 20 years in various leadership roles including director of therapy, clinical consultant and vice president of therapy operations. Heidi also served as a gubernatorial-assigned board member to the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy from 2013-2015. Heidi holds both a bachelor’s and a doctoral degree in occupational therapy.

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Nancy Anne Teems
NANCY ANNE TEEMS, MSN, RN, CNRN

Chief Nursing Officer

Nancy Anne brings almost 24 years of nursing experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Tallahassee.

Nancy Anne brings almost 24 years of nursing experience to Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Tallahassee. She has held various leadership positions throughout her career in acute care and is a trusted nurse leader in the community. Nancy Anne received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Florida State University in 1997 and received her master's degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama with a concentration in executive nurse administration in 2011.  She is also a certified neuroscience registered nurse. Nancy Anne has a passion for high-quality and safe patient care.

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