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 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Ludlow, MA, 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 Western Massachusetts 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
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts, 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:
Stroke rehabilitation
Neurological conditions
Spinal cord injury
Orthopedic conditions
Amenities at our hospital
Nonsmoking
Free WiFi
Telephones
Televisions
Bariatric Rooms
Cafeteria
Family Lounge
Day Room
Courtyard
Therapy Animals
Tours Available
Interpreter Services
Student observation hours
Support Groups
Parking
Onsite Dialysis
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Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
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Our hospital leaders
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Contact usPatient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)
Patient and Family Advisory Councils serve as the “patient voice” and the institutional infrastructure for including the patient and family member perspective in hospital organizational decision-making. Councils are typically comprised of patients, family members, executive leadership and staff, working in partnership to assure the delivery of the highest standard of comprehensive and compassionate care is delivered at each hospital. They may include:
- Providing information to hospital leaders and staff about patients needs and concerns
- Helping plan patient-care areas and new programs
- Making changes that affect patients and family members
- Encouraging patients and families to be involved and to speak up
- Strengthening communication among patients, family members, caregivers and staff
For more information on this committee and to become involved, please contact Director of Quality & Risk Management, Deb Santos. Call: (413) 308-3323 or email: deborah.santos@encompasshealth.com