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The 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is a joint venture between Encompass Health and Lee Health.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and FORT MYERS, Fla., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Encompass Health, the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, along with Lee Health, a century-long health care provider in the Southwest Florida community, announced the opening of Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers. The 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at 6150 Medical Park Loop in Fort Myers, Florida.
The hospital provides essential rehabilitative services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain function and independence. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy five days each week, frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.
"Our talented team is excited to serve the Fort Myers community," said José Rosado, CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers. "The compassionate, high-quality care we provide will help patients reach their unique rehabilitation goals and return to what matters most."
Hospital amenities include all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, in-house dialysis suite, therapy courtyard, dining room, in-house pharmacy and dayroom areas. An interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians will provide physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life.
"The opening of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers marks a significant milestone in expanding access to high-quality rehabilitative care in our region," said Ben Spence, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Lee Health. "Through our partnership with Encompass Health, we're proud to bring advanced, patient-centered rehabilitation services to the community, helping individuals recover and thrive close to home."
"We are pleased to partner with Lee Health, a health system that shares our commitment to building trust in the communities we serve," said Lori Bedard, President of Encompass Health's Southeast region. "We look forward to positively impacting the lives of many in the Fort Myers community."
Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers is Encompass Health's 168th inpatient rehabilitation hospital nationwide and its 22nd location in Florida. For more information about the hospital's services, visit encompasshealth.com/locations/fort-myers-rehab.