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Address
950 South Mulford Road
Rockford, IL, 61108
Phone Number
Toll Free: (866) 754-3347
Visiting hours
7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. daily
This hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission National Quality Approval

Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute

Address
950 South Mulford Road
Rockford, IL, 61108
Phone Number
Toll Free: (866) 754-3347
Visiting hours
7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. daily
This hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission National Quality Approval

About our inpatient rehabilitation institute

Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Rockford, IL, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute 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 institute 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 Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, 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
Intensive therapy combined with a hospital level of care will help you manage your symptoms and get back to everyday activities.
Neurological conditions
Whether a traumatic brain injury or a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis, we will design a care plan to meet your unique needs and goals.
Spinal cord injury
Your care team will work with you and your loved ones to help you manage your condition and get back to what matters most.
Orthopedic conditions
From hip fractures and joint replacements to amputation and prosthetic training your care team will help you adapt and recover.

Amenities at our hospital

Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
Tours Available
Nonsmoking
Support Groups
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Student observation hours
Parking
Pet Friendly
Service Animals Allowed
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Family Lounge
Transportation Services
Cafeteria

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The Joint Commission National Quality Approval

Our accreditations and certifications

Our hospital is committed to meeting the rigorous standards of The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare accreditor. Recognition from The Joint Commission shows our hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
  • Brain Injury Rehabilitation
  • Amputee Rehabilitation

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Support groups

Date: First Tuesday every month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, Board Room
Contact: Alex Thornhill at Alexandria.Thornhill@encompasshealth.com or Shelby.Weishaar@Encompasshealth.com

Amputee resource network

Date: First Tuesday every month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, Board Room
Contact: Alex Thornhill at Alexandria.Thornhill@encompasshealth.com or Shelby.Weishaar@Encompasshealth.com

Aphasia support group

Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, Board Room
Contact: Katy Stuart, SLP (815) 381-8531 katherine.stuart@encompasshealth.com

Headlines support group (brain injury)

Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month (call ahead, may cancel due to special events)
Time: 7:00 p.m. May change times due to special events, See updates on Facebook page “Headlines, Rockford, IL Support Group”)
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute Board Room
Contact: Linda Fulton or Katelan Johnson at (815) 381-8536 or email katelan.johnson@encompasshealth.com

Rockford spinal cord injury support group

Date: January 29th, April 30th, July 30th, October 29th
Time: 4 - 5 p.m. (Locations and times are updated on Facebook page: “SCI Support Group Rockford IL”)
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute Board Room
Contact: Krysta Lingbeck (815) 381-8503 or krysta.lingbeck@encompasshealth.com, Dr. Adeeb Syed (815) 381-8907 or adeeb.syed@encompasshealth.com

Stateline stroke support group

Date: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute Board Room
Contact: Jen Butler (815) 222-4481

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