BLUFFTON, S.C., July 13, 2023- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton recently celebrated five years of providing innovative rehabilitative care to the local community. The hospital first opened to patients in the summer of 2018 as a 38-bed inpatient hospital, located at 107 Seagrass Station Road.

“Encompass Health of Bluffton has helped hundreds of patients gain greater confidence and independence to return to the people and activities they love most.,” said Wayne Boutwell, CEO of Encompass Health of Bluffton. “We are honored that so many patients choose our hospital for their rehabilitation needs, and we look forward to continuing to serve individuals in the Bluffton community and beyond for many years to come.”

The hospital provides inpatient therapy for patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes, amputations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team includes physicians, registered nurses, case managers, and dieticians, who combine the latest technologies and individualized treatment plans to help patients progress toward independence. With at least three hours of comprehensive therapy for five days each week and around-the-clock nursing care, teams of expert clinicians combine customized treatment plans with advanced technologies to help train patients for everyday tasks

The hospital has received The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for disease-specific certification for stroke rehabilitation. The Gold Seal of Approval^® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

For more information about Encompass Health of Bluffton hospital, programs and services, visit encompasshealth.com/blufftonrehab.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 158 hospitals in 37 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.