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Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers now open in Florida

News Provided by PR Newswire2025-05-20

Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers now open in Florida

[20-May-2025]

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.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 168 hospitals in 38 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, Becker's Hospital Review's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare and Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Health care services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.

Encompass Health media contact:
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
media@encompasshealth.com

Lee Health media contact
Jaclyn Bevis | 317-809-1705
media@leehealth.org