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Welcome to our hospital

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.

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

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Our Hospital

We deliver connected care and superior outcomes through our state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

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We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

Joint Commission Accreditation

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.

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

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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Lisa Hamilton
Lisa Hamilton

Director of Case Management

Lisa has served as the director of case management for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee since February of 2019.

Lisa has served as the director of case management for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee since February of 2019. She began her career in healthcare in 1995 after completing her bachelor’s degree in social science at Florida State University in 1993. Then, she went on to achieve an associate degree in nursing from Tallahassee Community College in 1995. The first eight years of Lisa’s nursing career were in the role of home health field registered nurse; and in 2003, she began working in the capacity of liaison/patient care coordinator for home health and home infusion companies in Tallahassee. In January of 2017, Lisa moved into the care transition coordinator role for Encompass Health Home Health Tallahassee then transferred into the role of branch director before moving into her current role.

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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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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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Todd Steffy
TODD STEFFY

Director of Plant Operations

Todd graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

Todd graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He served in the Navy Nuclear Power program for eight years and earned a Master of Science in Management from Troy State University. He comes to Encompass Health with a diverse background in the operations and maintenance of a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.

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Gail Stewart
GAIL STEWART

Director of Quality & Risk

Gail has served in healthcare at the prehospital, acute care and public health levels.

Gail has served in healthcare at the prehospital, acute care and public health levels. Gail holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida, a master's degree from Florida State University and a master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. She holds credentials as a healthcare risk manager, healthcare safety professional, healthcare emergency professional, healthcare educational specialist, FEMA instructor, paramedic and has served as tenured faculty at two Florida colleges. Gail has personal experience at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital and knows the importance of a continuum of care with coordinated rehabilitation for the improvement of the quality of life for patients and their families.

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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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