News & events at our hospital

Encompass Health of Toms River partners with Bikur Cholim of Lakewood to open kosher food pantry

10/24/22

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River has partnered with Bikur Cholim of Lakewood to open an in-hospital kosher pantry, including kosher meals, snacks, and prayer service items, to serve the ongoing needs of patients. In partnership with local Jewish faith organizations, Encompass Health of Toms River offers trainings to educate staff on the unique elements of the Jewish faith and shared advice for being culturally welcoming and sensitive to patients’ needs and preferences.

Josette Myers named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River

08/10/22

Josette Myers has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River. In her position as CEO, Myers oversees all day-to-day operations, as well as patient care and quality, at the 98-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 14 Hospital Drive. She assumed the position in July 2022.

Encompass Health of Toms River completes construction, adds new services

07/02/21

Encompass Health of Toms River is excited to announce it recently completed a four year construction project to modernize the hospital and add new services and more private rooms. The 98-bed acute care inpatient rehabilitation hospital now includes 64 private rooms with private restrooms and 17 semi-private rooms.

COVID patient returns home after 74 days on ventilator & weeks in rehabilitation

05/13/21

Kim Spinelli spent 74 days on a ventilator battling COVID-19 before coming to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River. The days and weeks ahead would prove challenging, but she worked hard to achieve her therapy goals and recently left Encompass Health to return home, as family and friends cheered and shed tears of joy.