BIRMINGHAM, Ala., and
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass
Health (NYSE: EHC) announces the opening of Encompass Health
Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyville, a 60-bed inpatient
rehabilitation hospital located at 1201 American Way. 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 Institute of Libertyville 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
large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and an
activities of daily living suite, a therapy courtyard, a cafeteria
and a dayroom.
"We are excited to open this new hospital in Libertyville to help restore function,
strength, hope and confidence to individuals recovering from major
illnesses and injuries with the ultimate goal of helping them
return to the community at their highest levels of independence,"
said Jennifer Weiss, CEO of
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyville. "This state-of-the-art hospital
combined with our team of experts and advanced technologies will
allow Northern Illinois residents
to receive superior, specialized care close to home."
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyville is Encompass Health's
147th inpatient rehabilitation hospital and its third
inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Illinois, with another hospital expected to
open in Illinois 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 147
hospitals, 251 home health locations, and 96 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
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Encompass Health Media Contact:
Erin Wendel-Ritter |
205-970-5912
Erin.Wendel-Ritter@encompasshealth.com
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