Encompass Health to build a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in St. George

Encompass Health Corp., a nationwide owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals based in Birmingham, Alabama, has announced plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in St. George. The hospital, expected to open in 2027, will be part of Encompass Health’s national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and its second location in Utah.

The hospital will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions, Encompass said in a release. In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the hospital will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care will be provided by specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.

Encompass said the hospital will feature private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and a daily living suite, an in-house dialysis suite, a dining room, a pharmacy and a therapy courtyard.

“We are excited to expand Encompass Health’s presence in Utah to serve patients in St. George and surrounding areas close to home,” said Kim Steward, president of Encompass Health’s West region. “We look forward to helping patients reach their rehabilitation goals by providing high-quality, compassionate and individualized care.”

Encompass Health has a national footprint that includes 167 hospitals in 38 states and Puerto Rico.