Encompass Health Corporation Expands Footprint with New Rehabilitation Hospital in Atlanta
Encompass Health Corporation Expands Footprint with New Rehabilitation Hospital in Atlanta
Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) has recently opened the Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta, a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 1968 Peachtree Road NW. This facility is a joint venture between Encompass Health and Piedmont, the largest healthcare system in Georgia.
The new hospital in Atlanta will cater to patients recovering from a variety of conditions including amputations, brain injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, and strokes. Patients will receive intensive therapy for at least three hours a day, five days a week, along with round-the-clock nursing care and frequent physician visits.
This move further solidifies Encompass Health’s partnership with Piedmont, with several other joint venture rehabilitation hospital locations already in operation. The opening of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta marks the 162nd inpatient rehabilitation hospital for EHC nationwide, spanning 37 states and Puerto Rico. In Georgia alone, the company now operates seven locations.
Encompass Health is on track to achieve its expansion goals, with plans to open six new hospitals this year and increase bed count in existing hospitals. Looking ahead to 2023-2027, the company aims to open 6-10 new hospitals annually and add 80-120 beds each year, with a target annual discharge growth rate of 6-8%.
These strategic growth initiatives are aimed at meeting the growing demand for rehabilitation services and strengthening Encompass Health’s position in the market. The company’s goal is to capture a larger market share and achieve strong financial returns.
In terms of stock performance, shares of Encompass Health have seen a 40.6% increase in the past year, outperforming the industry’s growth of 21.7%.
Encompass Health currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Other top-ranked players in the medical space include Sera Prognostics, Inc., HealthEquity, Inc., and Brookdale Senior Living Inc., each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 as well.
With the opening of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta and continued expansion plans, Encompass Health is poised for further growth and success in the rehabilitation services sector.