About our inpatient rehabilitation hospital
Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Dothan, AL, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists and case managers. They will work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.
At our hospital you will receive:
- Three hours of therapy, five days per week
- 24/7 nursing care, including nurses who specialize in rehabilitation
- Frequent visits from a physician*
*We provide access to independent physicians.
Better rehabilitation starts here
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies, real-world simulations and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you. Our specialties include but are not limited to:
Stroke rehabilitation
Neurological conditions
Spinal cord injury
Orthopedic conditions
Amenities at our hospital
Televisions
Telephones
Cafeteria
Free WiFi
Parking
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Service Animals Allowed
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Support Groups
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Family Lounge
Day Room
Tours Available
Transportation Services
Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Hip Fracture Rehabilitation
Refer a patient to Dothan
Support groups
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan, in the cafeteria
Contact: Patricia Wharton, (334) 712-6333 ext 2150 or patricia.wharton@encompasshealth.com
Amputee Support Group
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan, in the cafeteria
Contact: Patricia Wharton, (334) 712-6333 ext 2150 or patricia.wharton@encompasshealth.com
Brain Injury Support Group
Date: Every Second Tuesday of the Month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan, in the cafeteria
Contact: Patricia Wharton, (334) 712-6333 ext 2150 or patricia.wharton@encompasshealth.com
Our hospital leaders
2025 stroke center of excellence winner
The Stroke Center of Excellence award is part of Encompass Health’s internal recognition program to highlight accomplishments within our rehabilitation hospitals. It is achieved through a dedication, hard work and superior patient outcomes. To meet strict certification criteria, hospitals must provide high quality services, and the program must meet The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and hold The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation to qualify.