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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.

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75 Beds

Telephones

Televisions

Free WiFi

Cafeteria

Tours available

Support groups

Pet friendly

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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

Encompass Health Valley of the Sun hosted a First Responders Unite Holiday Blood Drive center on 12/13/21 as a way to help Arizona firefighters and police officers ensure an ample patient blood supply during the holidays.

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First responders blood drive

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Mayor Cathy Carlat presented a proclamation in honor of Nurses Week to Nurse Manager Brenna Eppley. Mayor Carlat personally thanked the nurses at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun for their work and dedication, especially during this past year. Congratulations to the Nurses at Valley of the Sun! You are all very much appreciated.

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National Nurses Week

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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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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.

Hospital happenings

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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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.

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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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For Heart Month, we wanted to highlight Donald Stephens, who is recovering from heart surgery.

Hospital happenings

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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Leadership and staff

Mark Roth CEO
MARK ROTH

Chief Executive Officer

Mark brings more than 25 years in finance and operations to Encompass Health Valley of the Sun.

Mark Roth brings more than 12 years of senior healthcare experience and more than 25 years in finance and operations to Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital. Mark is a Phoenix-area native, but most recently working at inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the Prescott and Flagstaff areas as CFO and COO and has relocated his family back to the valley. Mark received his bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University and his master’s in business administration from the University of Phoenix.

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Christopher Barnes
Christopher Barnes

Medical Director

Dr. Barnes is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine and sub-specialty certified in spinal cord Injury medicine and brain injury medicine.

Dr. Barnes is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine and sub-specialty certified in spinal cord Injury medicine and brain injury medicine. Following graduation from medical school and a family practice internship, he served in the U.S. Navy as an undersea and diving medical officer for four years. He completed his PM&R residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota and then returned to his native Arizona and has practice PR&R at Valley of the Sun for more than 20 years.

Dr. Barnes is an independent private practice physician.

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Alex Dykhuis
ALEX DYKHUIS, MOT, OTR/L

Fall Prevention Program Champion

Alex Dykhuis joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in 2019 after graduating from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.

Alex Dykhuis joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in 2019 after graduating from the University of Missouri in Columbia. Her strong interest in fall prevention led her to become the fall prevention team program champion in 2022 after serving as a member on the team for two years. She has a passion for educating patients on fall prevention strategies in her role as an occupational therapist and leads fall prevention education groups for patients and community members. She works closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and confidence during their stay.

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Brenna Eppley
BRENNA EPPLEY, BSN, CRRN, RN, WCC

Chief Nursing Officer

Brenna began her nursing career with Encompass Health in 2013.

Brenna began her nursing career with Encompass Health in 2013. She has served in a variety of clinical roles including wound care coordinator and RN manager prior to becoming chief nursing officer of Encompass Health Valley of the Sun in January 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, and is wound care certified.

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Danette Garcia
Danette Garcia, PHR

Human Resources Director

Danette has been a part of the Encompass Health family since 1994.

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.

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Katy Haney
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 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.

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Diane Hendrix
Diane Hendrix

Director of Business Development

Diane assumed the director of marketing operations position in September 2017.

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.

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Daniel Lim
DANIEL LIM, PharmD

Director of Pharmacy

Daniel Lim started with Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in February 2022.

Daniel Lim started with Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in February 2022. He has been a registered pharmacist since 2003. Daniel has diversified pharmacy experience which includes military hospital, sterile compounding, mail order and community pharmacy. He served as an active-duty pharmacist in the U.S. Air Force for nine and a half years and continues to serve today in the reserves. Daniel received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and Doctor of Pharmacy from Creighton University.

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Liz Ross
Liz Ross, RN, CRRN, CCM

Director of Case Management

Liz joined Encompass Health in 1996 and is a certified rehabilitation registered nurse.

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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Megan Shearer
MEGAN SHEARER

Director of Therapy Operations

Megan Shearer joined the team at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in 2007.

Megan Shearer joined the team at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in 2007 after completion of her master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Arizona. Prior to becoming director of therapy operations in 2022, Megan was the lead speech pathologist for seven years. She strived to develop autonomy, advocacy and leadership skills in SLPs, graduate students and the therapy team as a whole. She is passionate about continuing to grow her clinical skills, mentoring employees and fostering a culture of growth and development within her staff.

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Rachel Woodruff
Rachel Woodruff DQR, OTR/L MHPE

Director of Quality & Risk

Rachel received her occupational therapy degree from Boston University and began working for Encompass Health in 2004.

Rachel received her occupational therapy degree from Boston University and began working for Encompass Health in 2004. She obtained a master’s degree in health professions education from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ in 2007. Rachel became Neuro Dynamic Therapy Certified in 2004 and has a passion for working with stroke and spinal cord injured patients. She began working with the reducing employee injury/safe patient handling program in 2013 by implementing and sustaining the program at Valley of the Sun as well as teaching at a corporate level. She has a passion for quality and evidence based care.

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Jaclyn Yaden
JACLYN YADEN, PT, DPT, NCS

Wound Care Program Champion

Jaclyn Yaden is board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy.

Jaclyn Yaden is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy. She joined Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in 2015. Prior to taking the wound care coordinator role in 2022, Jaclyn was a member of the therapy team, specializing in treating patients with neurological conditions, with a passion treating patients with brain injuries. She is a member of many of the teams at Encompass Health Valley of the Sun. Jaclyn provides specialized wound care with an interdisciplinary approach. She is working toward obtaining her wound care certification.

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