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 Altoona, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Altoona, PA, 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 Altoona 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 Altoona, 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
Bariatric Rooms
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Cafeteria
Family Lounge
Day Room
Pet Friendly
Service Animals Allowed with Supporting Documentation
Tours Available
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Support Groups
Student observation hours
Volunteers
Parking
Therapy Animals
Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
- Advanced Inpatient Diabetes
- Hip Fracture Rehabilitation
Refer a patient to Altoona
Support groups
Date: Second Thursday of every month
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Contact: Kathleen Good, (814) 941-3273
Stroke and brain injury support group
Date: Second Thursday of every month
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Contact: Kathleen Good, (814) 941-3273