New name. Same promise.

Formerly HealthSouth, we are now Encompass Health. We remain dedicated to guiding each patient through recovery and are committed to changing their life for the better.

Phone Number: (205) 868-2000
Toll Free: 800 945-3333
Fax: (205) 868-2007

3800 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

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Visiting Hours

4 – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
A family member, caregiver or advocate may stay overnight.

This hospital has
Stroke Rehabilitation

Our programs and conditions we treat

Our technology

SaeboFlex®
SAEBO MAS
SmartStep™
VitalStim® Therapy
Wii™
Xsensor

Support groups at our hospital

Stroke support group
Date: Wednesday, March 14; Wednesday, June 13; Wednesday, September 12; Wednesday, December 12
Time: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
Contact: Shelia Carlisle, 205 868-2247 or Jenny Mixson, 205 868-2349, *Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP.

Superior Outcomes

We are focused on two things: the progress our patients make and the outcomes they achieve. This is evidenced by our industry-leading performance scores.

We want you to get better, and to make that happen, we need to know where you began. Upon arrival at one of our hospitals, we will measure how much help you need to perform basic skills – this is called your FIM® score. Your rehabilitation team will review your FIM® score with you, set challenging but attainable goals, and design a treatment plan to help you meet your specific goals. Before your leave the hospital, we will rescore your FIM® assessment to see how much you’ve improved, determine how well you have met your goals, and provide you the materials and training you need to continue your progress after you leave the hospital.

Rehabilitation nurses

Our nurses deliver specialized, around-the-clock care that is crucial on a patient’s journey to recovery.

Physical therapists

Our physical therapists help patients increase their physical function, mobility, strength, balance and safety by designing specialized testing and exercises.

Occupational therapists

Our occupational therapists design activity-based therapy to promote a patient’s independence in self-care, home management and work skills.

Rehabilitation physicians

Our independent private-practice physicians and medical directors have specialized training and experience in rehabilitation medicine, and provide close clinical oversight for each patient and their treatment plan.

Respiratory therapists

Our respiratory therapists help our patients with their lungs and respiratory system when their breathing is affected by injury or surgery.

Speech-language pathologists

Our speech-language pathologists help patients overcome communication disorders, speech challenges and swallowing problems.

Dietary and nutritional counselors

Our dietary and nutritional counselors oversee each patient’s meals to make sure they receive the proper nutrition during and after treatment.

Case managers

Our case managers coordinate care plans with our clinical teams, patients and loved ones to ensure all needs are met and any questions are answered.

We Proudly Display our Gold Seal of Approval™

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our stroke rehabilitation program has earned Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission.