Better recovery begins with choosing the right level of care
After a serious illness or injury, the care setting you choose can shape your entire recovery. Inpatient rehabilitation provides medical oversight, intensive therapy and 24/7 nursing support, giving patients a safe, structured environment to make measurable progress. For families in Columbia and Irmo, this specialized level of care is available close to home.
Why patients across the Midlands choose Encompass Health
Choosing a rehabilitation hospital is a major decision, and families in the Columbia metro area have trusted Encompass Health for nearly four decades. Our longstanding presence in the community highlights our dedication to providing exceptional care to our patients as they rebuild strength and independence.
Our Columbia and Irmo care teams include therapists, nurses, physicians, dietitians, pharmacists and case managers. Their coordinated care creates a patient‑focused environment that’s built to support steady, meaningful recovery.
The Encompass Health difference
Encompass Health is the nation’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation. Approximately one in three patients in the U.S. receiving inpatient rehabilitative care receive it at an Encompass Health hospital.
Enhancing outcomes with data
With the largest database of inpatient rehabilitation records, we have developed predictive models to help reduce the risk of an acute care transfer and hospital readmission as well as the risk of a fall while in our hospitals.
Rehabilitation that prepares you for life
Our REAL™ Therapy program simulates everyday activities to allow you to practice real-life scenarios such as grocery shopping, doing the laundry or feeding and walking a pet in a safe, supervised environment, to better prepare you to reenter your community.
How we compare
Choosing where you receive care after an illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. Not all inpatient rehabilitation settings are the same. As part of the nation’s leading network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, we provide the latest therapies and state-of-the-art technologies to help you get back to what matters most.
Your care team will include:
- Rehabilitation physicians and nurses
- Physical, occupational and speech therapists
- Dietitian
- Pharmacist
- Case manager
Recognized for exceptional rehabilitation care
Encompass Health has been a trusted part of the Columbia metro area for almost 40 years. We have a strong reputation for exceptional patient care, which is reflected in the awards and recognitions we continue to receive.
Encompass Health recognized for corporate excellence on Fortune and Forbes 2026 lists
Encompass Health named among Becker’s “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2026
We are accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC)
Our Columbia metro area hospitals are proud to meet the rigorous standards of The Joint Commission, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in patient care.
Frequently asked questions
Most insurance will cover all or part of an inpatient rehabilitation stay. This includes Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Coverage depends on your plan’s benefits, deductibles and network requirements. One of our liaisons will be happy to help you confirm coverage before admission.
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