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Encompass Health announces plans to build a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Flowood, Mississippi

  • Encompass Health Corp. announced plans to construct a 50-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Flowood, Mississippi.
  • The facility will treat patients recovering from strokes, neurological disorders, brain & spinal cord injuries, amputations, & complex orthopedic conditions.
  • Services include 24-hour nursing, physical, occupational, & speech therapies, with care provided by specialized nurses, therapists, & physicians.
  • Amenities include private rooms, a therapy gym with advanced technology, an activities of daily living suite, an in-house dialysis suite, a dining room, pharmacy, & a therapy courtyard.
  • The hospital is expected to open in 2027 & will be Encompass Health's second location in Mississippi, following the existing Gulfport facility.
  • This project expands Encompass Health's national network of 173 hospitals across 39 states & Puerto Rico.
  • Brad Kennedy, group president, stated the hospital aims to bring specialized rehabilitation services closer to residents in the Jackson area & central Mississippi.
  • Forward-looking statements note potential risks including regulatory reviews, legal proceedings, project delays, staffing shortages, & changes in healthcare reimbursement.