PR Newswire·Mar 18, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

Encompass Health announces plans to build a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bear, Delaware

Encompass Health Corp. announced plans to construct a 40-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bear, Delaware.
The facility will treat patients recovering from strokes, neurological disorders, brain & spinal cord injuries, amputations, & complex orthopedic conditions.
Services will include 24-hour nursing care, physical, occupational, & speech therapies to restore function & improve quality of life.
Amenities will feature private patient rooms, a therapy gym with advanced technologies, an activities of daily living suite, an in-house dialysis suite, a dining room, pharmacy, & a therapy courtyard.
This project represents Encompass Health's second location in Delaware, following an existing hospital in Middletown.
Mat Gooch, president of the Northeast region, stated the hospital aims to provide specialized rehabilitation care closer to home for New Castle county residents.
Encompass Health operates 174 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across 39 states & Puerto Rico, making it the largest owner & operator in the United States.
The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding project timing, regulatory approval, staffing, & reimbursement risks that may differ from actual results.