The hospital is a joint venture between BJC
HealthCare and Encompass Health.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and BALLWIN, Mo., May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health
care organizations in the United
States, and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC), the nation's
largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals,
announce the opening of The Rehabilitation Institute of
St. Louis – West County, a 40-bed
inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 998 Woods Mill
Road.
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 for five days each week, frequent
physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.
The hospital is part of the existing joint venture between
Encompass Health and BJC HealthCare that includes three hospitals:
The Rehabilitation Institute of St.
Louis, The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis located in St. Peters, and The Rehabilitation Institute
of Southern Illinois.
"Both BJC HealthCare and Encompass Health have proven track
records of quality, patient and family satisfaction, and are united
in the mission to provide extraordinary care and help patients
regain their strength, function and confidence needed to move
forward in their lives," said Shivani
Bass, CEO of The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis – West County. "We'll be here to
help patients achieve their goals, regain their independence and
return to the activities they love most."
"This new, conveniently located facility expands BJC and
Encompass Health's presence in West County, providing enhanced and
specialized care for our patients," said Joan Magruder, group president of BJC
HealthCare. "We are thrilled to make these services available
beyond the hospital setting so even more members of our community
can access extraordinary care."
Hospital amenities include private patient rooms, a spacious
therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technologies, an
activities of daily living suite, therapy courtyard, in-house
pharmacy and dayroom area. An interdisciplinary team of highly
specialized nurses, therapists and physicians provide physical,
occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and
quality of life.
About BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare serves
the Eastern Region of BJC Health System, one of the largest
nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Through its 14 hospitals
and multiple health service organizations, BJC HealthCare
facilities deliver extraordinary care to urban, suburban and rural
communities in greater St. Louis,
southern Illinois and southeast
Missouri, as well as to people
from across the country and around the world at its academic
hospitals Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals. BJC's
nationally-recognized academic hospitals are affiliated
with Washington University School of
Medicine. Services provided include inpatient and outpatient care,
primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home
health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and
hospice. To learn more, visit BJC.org, Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and LinkedIn. As one of the largest employers in
Missouri, BJC Health System is comprised of 24 hospitals and
hundreds of clinics and service organizations and operates in
two distinct regions, serving patients in its west region through
Saint Luke's Health System.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC)
is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in
the United States. With a national
footprint that includes 162 hospitals in 37 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 and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in
Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or
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Facebook.
Encompass Health Media Contact:
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
polly.manuel@encompasshealth.com
BJC HealthCare Media Contact:
Laura High | 618-304-7854
Laura.high@bjc.org
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