Encompass Health Valley of The Sun Rehabilitation Hospital
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When their return to independence depends on you,
we are here. Encompass Health offers the advanced
therapy and care patients need after a life-changing illness or injury.
Life After Stroke Begins Here
Encompass Health is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke
Encompass Health named to World's Most Admired Companies
Proud partners of the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Phone Number: 623.878.8800
- Fax: 623.878.5254
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13460 North 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85304 - Get Directions
Visiting Hours
- Every day 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Welcome to our hospital
At Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Glendale, we serve the greater Phoenix area as a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, cardiac conditions and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.
Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
Superior amenities at our hospitals
75 Beds
Telephones
Televisions
Free WiFi
Cafeteria
Tours available
Support groups
Pet friendly
Volunteers
See our hospital
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.
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in brain injury rehabilitation.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in cardiac rehabilitation.
Hospital happenings
A pair of our extraordinary occupational therapists, Britt Kimball and Mel Buckner, created a “Wonderful Women” bulletin board to honor the amazing women who serve at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun.
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In Honor of Women’s History Month, we are excited to recognize Derry Hollock who has been with Encompass Health Valley of the Sun for more than 18 years. Derry has influenced and educated hundreds of therapists and students during her tenure at Encompass Health and has impacted countless patient lives.
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Hospital happenings
Michael Kravetz, MD at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun was featured as a guest on Networking Arizona discussing --. Listen to the full conversation here:
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To Celebrate Black History Month our Diversity and Inclusion team created this great bulletin board celebrating the accomplishments of Black individuals in the medical field. We thank them for all the work they put into this project. One of the many individuals we highlighted is Goldie Brangman. Ms. Brangman was a part of the emergency surgical team at Harlem Hospital that performed a successful emergency heart surgery on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after he was stabbed during an assassination attempt in 1958. She went on to have an illustrious career in the field of medicine.
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For Heart Month, we wanted to highlight Donald Stephens, who is recovering from heart surgery. After undergoing an extensive cardiac procedure he came to our hospital for cardiac rehabilitation. A significant accomplishment for Mr. Stephens is quitting smoking. He has tried throughout the years, and he is now three weeks without a cigarette! He said the best thing about being at Encompass Health was the communication from his team. "I knew what to expect and when to expect it. It was very comforting, and it was doable.”
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Please join us in congratulating Anna Johanson for being honored as our 2020 Employee of the Year. Anna has excellent outcomes due to her compassionate approach and superior knowledge of rehabilitation. She exemplifies the values we promote at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun, and we're so proud to have her on our team!
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Congratulations, Marissa Dowhan, for being the runner up for the the Arizona Workers Compensation Claims Association (AWCCA) Rehabilitant of the Year Award. Marissa, a police officer, was shot on the job in March. She sustained multiple orthopedic injuries and worked hard with our team to overcome those injuries while maintaining a very positive attitude.
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Hospital happenings
Our staff had a blast celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. We raffled away some great “staycation” prizes and got creative with some outdoor arts and crafts. We love our patients; we love our staff, and we love having fun!
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Hospital happenings
This week at Valley of the Sun we are celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness Week by giving back to our community with a blood drive. We partnered with Vitalant and filled 25 slots to donate blood today! In order to ensure that everyone stayed healthy both before and after the blood drive we offered a hydration station on Monday and Tuesday to all staff, and we had a trail mix bar today for all staff to enjoy! Stay tuned for more fun events and activities this week.
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Take a virtual tour
The following region contains a Google 3D virtual tour feature that allows a user to view the Encompass Health facility. To assist screen reader users in understanding what is presented in the 3D virtual tour, each image view is independently described within lists that can be found under each linked heading. The room links below our virtual tour leave this website and go directly to Google maps to walk through the hospital.
Please click on the arrows to navigate through the hallways on each floor. Use the "L" options on the right-hand side of the tour window below to navigate through different areas/floors of the hospital for a full virtual tour. See a key to "L" areas below.
- Lobby/Foyer of hospital accessed through main hospital entrance.
- Main desk in lobby entrance for receptionist and admitting area.
- hairs for patients and visitors to use.
- Outdoor area for rest and relaxation with multiple tables and chairs/benches.
- Gazebos for patients and visitors to rest and relax together.
- Multiple tables and chairs for patients and visitors to eat together.
- Vending machines for drinks and snacks available for purchase.
- Multiple tables throughout therapy gym to assist in patient therapies.
- Exercise equipment throughout gym to be used with technologies in therapy sessions.
- Patient room with bed, sink, bathroom, TV and chair for visitors.
- Wardrobe with storage for personal effects is under the television.
- Small desk area with chair.
- Window with exterior view.
- Shared patient room with two beds, sink, bathroom, and chairs for visitors.
- Two wardrobes next to patient beds for storage with a curtain to divide room between patient beds.
- Window with exterior view.
Leadership and Staff
Beth Bacher, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Beth joined Encompass Health in 2001. She received her bachelor’s degree from CPSU in California and a master’s degree in business administration in healthcare management from WIU in Phoenix. Her management provides support to clinical and administrative efforts, while maintaining positive customer relations. Her motivation comes from working with a dynamic team who is dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience.
Michael Kravetz, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Kravetz is board-certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine. He attended Stanford University and the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Kravetz is the medical director and chief of staff at Encompass Health where he provides direct patient care and administrative direction. For more than 20 years Dr. Kravetz has combined compassion and expertise to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Dr. Kravetz is an independent private practice physician.
Brenda Harris, MSN, RN, CRRN
Director of Quality/Risk
Brenda joined Encompass Health in 2015. Originally from Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and her Master of Science in nursing education through Western Governors University. As a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) with more than twenty years’ experience, including an extensive background in clinical education, Brenda brings a passion for providing an exceptional patient experience through ensuring quality of care, extensive education, and compassion for those we serve. Brenda is also an ACLS/BLS instructor, a non-violent crisis intervention instructor, and an instructor for Encompass Health’s Clinical Excellence University CRRN Review Course.
Danette Garcia, PHR
Human Resources Director
Danette has been a part of the Encompass Health family since 1994. She worked in various positions with the hospital while completing her bachelor’s degree in human resource management. She received her certification in Professional HR in 2009. The various positions she held within Encompass Health have helped as she recruits for openings and manages all aspects of employee relations. Danette's positive attitude is an effective tool whether she is interviewing potential employees or providing general orientation.
Kathryn E. Haney, CPA
Controller
Katy joined Encompass Health in April 2009. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Phoenix and is a licensed CPA. Katy has 20 years of accounting experience in various industries including non-profit, transportation and construction. She enjoys working with staff to develop operational efficiencies at Valley of the Sun. This enables the hospital to continue to provide superior patient care and see positive patient outcomes.
Diane Hendrix
Director of Business Development
Diane joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in November 2014 as a rehabilitation liaison then assumed the director of marketing operations position in September 2017. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the health care industry in case management and has extensive background in Arizona long-term care and rehabilitation for individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury or stroke. Diane is committed to patient advocacy and assisting patients in returning to the highest level of independence possible.
Derry Hollock, SLP
Director of Therapy Operations
Derry has been a member of the Encompass Health team since 2002, and has treated patients since 1989. She has a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, and enjoys using new techniques and technology to help patients achieve independence. Derry is a firm believer that patient knowledge promotes patient satisfaction. She works with her staff to promote superior outcomes, cutting edge therapy treatment, and to exceed the patient's expectations.
Stephanie Couture, RN, CRRN, MSN
Chief Nursing Officer
Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree at Grand Canyon University and her master’s degree at Chamberlain University. She began her career at Encompass Health in 2010 and quickly found her passion for rehabilitation nursing. She has worked in a variety of clinical roles prior to becoming chief nursing officer of Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in Glendale, AZ in 2014.
Liz Ross, RN, CRRN, CCM
Director of Case Management
Liz joined Encompass Health in 1996 and is a certified rehabilitation registered nurse. During her career she has held a variety of clinical and management positions, which have given her the experience to understand and respond to patients’ concerns, which is a key element in the continual effort to improve the rehabilitation experience for each patient.
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