March 23, 2026 — Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo marked a major milestone recently. The hospital, which began admitting patients in early March, discharged its first patient.
Sandy Corrier, who sought care following a serious fall, was discharged after completing intensive rehabilitation for a fractured femur.
“My doctor recommended that I check into a rehabilitation hospital for recovery, and this is where I preferred to go,” Corrier told The New Irmo News. “They are so safety conscious here and look after every little thing.”
Corrier participated in daily rehabilitation therapy, completing at least three hours of therapy each day, five days a week. Like all patients at Encompass Health Irmo, she received frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care during her stay.
Nicole Woods, CEO of Encompass Health Irmo, said Corrier’s discharge reflects the hospital’s focus on custom treatment plans for each patient.
“Each patient is unique, and we treat them accordingly,” Woods said. “Our goal is to help every individual regain as much function and independence as possible.”
Encompass Health Irmo provides comprehensive rehabilitative services for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions.
The hospital’s first patient discharge marks the beginning of a long future of serving the Irmo community.