Aug. 19, 2026 – The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis has been named the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in the St. Louis metro area and in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals rankings.
The recognition places The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis among fewer than one-third of rehabilitation hospitals nationwide that earned recognition from U.S. News, reflecting the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality inpatient rehabilitation care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and other complex conditions.
“Being recognized as the top rehabilitation hospital in both the St. Louis metro area and Missouri is a result of the tremendous service our team provides patients every day,” said Jeff Reese, hospital CEO. “We are honored to care for patients as they navigate their recoveries after a life-changing illness or injury, and we’ll continue to be the trusted choice for rehabilitation.”
U.S. News evaluated 1,131 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals nationwide for its 2026-2027 rankings. Of those evaluated, 301 received recognition, placing them among the top-performing rehabilitation hospitals in the country.
As part of Encompass Health, the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis provides specialized care designed to help patients regain independence and return to the activities that matter most. Patients receive at least three hours of physical, occupational and/or speech therapy five days per week, along with 24-hour nursing care and frequent physician visits. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians, pharmacists and case managers.
U.S. News rankings are based on a variety of measures, including patient outcomes, quality of care, volume and expert opinion.
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