FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Sept. 20, 2021 – Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Fayetteville recently celebrated 30 years of providing innovative rehabilitative care to the local community through the joint venture partnership with Washington Regional. Encompass Health in Fayetteville first opened to patients on August 21, 19991, as a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Since that time, the hospital has expanded to include 80 beds with the capability to serve approximately 1,800 patients each year.

“This is an exciting time as we celebrate three decades of serving individuals in Fayetteville and beyond. In that time, we’ve helped more than 30,000 patients heal and find hope again through rehabilitative services customized for their needs and goals,” said Janette Daniels, CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Fayetteville. “Our service to the local community would not be possible without our joint venture partnership with Washington Regional and the dedicated hospital staff. As the need for rehabilitative care continues to grow, we are committed to continuing to provide high quality care, close to home for many years to come.”

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Fayetteville has achieved Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission in three of its rehabilitation programs, including stroke, hip fracture and Parkinson’s disease. The Gold Seal of Approval^® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

This week, the hospital is celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness Week September 19-25, and the community is invited to participate by thanking local rehabilitation care teams for their continued commitment to improving the lives of others.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Fayetteville is an 80-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services and provides patients with an individualized treatment plan that includes physical, occupational and speech therapies. With at least three hours of comprehensive therapy for five days each week and around-the-clock nursing care, teams of expert clinicians combine customized treatment plans with advanced technologies to help train patients for everyday tasks. Serving patients in Fayetteville and surrounding communities, the hospital is located at 153 East Monte Painter Drive. To learn more, visit encompasshealth.com/fayettevillerehab.

About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility‑based and home‑based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 144 hospitals, 249 home health locations, and 94 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high‑quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.