Encompass Health Corp. has unveiled plans to establish a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Cleveland, Tennessee. This facility will be a freestanding satellite location of the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga, marking a significant expansion in the region’s healthcare services. The announcement was made on July 18, 2025, indicating a commitment to enhancing rehabilitative care in the area.
The new hospital will be situated on Stuart Road and is designed to cater to patients recovering from various debilitating conditions. These include strokes, neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic issues. The facility will provide comprehensive care, including 24-hour nursing support, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapies aimed at restoring patients’ functional abilities and improving their quality of life.
Advanced Facilities and Specialized Care
Patients will benefit from a range of advanced facilities within the new hospital. Each room will be private, ensuring a comfortable environment for recovery. The hospital will also feature a spacious therapy gym equipped with cutting-edge rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, and an in-house dialysis suite. Additional amenities will include a dining room, pharmacy, and a therapy courtyard designed to enhance the rehabilitation experience.
Abe Sims, president of Encompass Health’s MidAtlantic region, expressed enthusiasm about the new location. “We are excited to add another Encompass Health location in the greater Chattanooga area,” he stated. “We look forward to serving patients in Cleveland and surrounding communities with high-quality, compassionate inpatient rehabilitative care, close to home.”
The facility is anticipated to open its doors in 2026, contributing to Encompass Health’s extensive national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. The company currently operates 169 hospitals across 38 states and Puerto Rico, providing rehabilitative care that leverages advanced technology and innovative treatment methods.
Commitment to Quality Care
Encompass Health’s reputation as the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States underscores its dedication to high standards in patient care. With a focus on recovery from major injuries and illnesses, the organization has been recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and among Forbes’ Most Trusted Companies in America.
While the announcement highlights the company’s growth strategy, it also comes with the usual uncertainties associated with healthcare projects.
Statements regarding the timing and completion of the hospital are considered forward-looking and may be subject to various risks and uncertainties.
Factors influencing the hospital’s development include regulatory approvals, potential delays, and the competitive landscape of the healthcare industry. Encompass Health emphasizes that these forward-looking statements are estimates based on current information, which may change as circumstances evolve.
As the Cleveland community anticipates this new healthcare resource, Encompass Health remains committed to its mission of providing high-quality rehabilitative care that positively impacts the lives of patients and their families. More details about the hospital will emerge as the opening date approaches, further establishing Cleveland as a hub for comprehensive rehabilitative healthcare services.
