The hospital is the Company’s 150^th inpatient rehabilitation hospital nationwide

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 15, 2022 – Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announces the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jacksonville, a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 11595 Burnt Mill Road. The hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.

In addition to 24-hour nursing care, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jacksonville offers physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists, and physicians. The hospital features all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym, an in-house pharmacy, a dialysis suite, a therapy courtyard, a cafeteria, and a dayroom. Patients will receive a minimum of three hours per day of therapy for five days each week, access to advanced technologies and frequent visits by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician during their stay.

“This new state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital will provide an opportunity for individuals to receive advanced therapy, close to home, with a goal of helping patients with major illnesses and injuries re-join their community as independently as possible,” said Brian Soares, CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jacksonville. “We appreciate the trust and support from the people of Jacksonville, and we look forward to serving this community.”

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jacksonville is Encompass Health’s 150^th inpatient rehabilitation hospital and its 18^th inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Florida, with an additional hospital expected to open in Florida this year.

About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility‑based and home‑based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 150 hospitals, 252 home health locations, and 99 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high‑quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.