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Welcome to Encompass Health Ocala

We know that 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 Ocala, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Ocala, 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 Ocala for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists; and case managers who 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.

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Better Rehabilitation Starts Here

Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala, 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:

 

 

Superior Amenities at Our Hospitals

Televisions

Telephones

Free WiFi

Courtyard

Interpreter services

Tours available

80 Beds

Private rooms

Nonsmoking

ADA approved service animals allowed

Cafeteria

Onsite Dialysis

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We Proudly Display Our Gold Seal of Approval™

Stroke Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.

Hip Fracture Rehabilitation

Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in hip fracture rehabilitation.

Leadership and Staff

Michael Franklin
MICHAEL FRANKLIN, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer

Michael has joined Encompass Health as the new CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala.

Michael is the CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala. He brings more than 30 years of healthcare management to the team. He served as president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital and Health System from October 2005 until November 2021. In that role, he established a unique, cyclical strategic planning process that incorporates the input of all the key stakeholders of the hospital and health system. This customer-based focus led to the successful development of programs such as the patient-centered medical home and the “ER 30 Minute Promise.” Prior to Atlantic General, Michael served as the chief operating officer of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Old Dominion University and a master’s degree in health administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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Sanjay Patel
SANJAY PATEL

Medical Director

Dr. Patel serves as medical director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala.

Dr. Patel serves as medical director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala. He studied internal medicine at the Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Patel completed his residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Capital Health.

Dr. Patel is an independent private practice physician.

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Gregoire Accluche
GREGOIRE ACCLUCHE

Hospital HIPAA Officer

Gregoire brings more than 15 years of progressive experience in healthcare management and leadership expertise to our team.

Gregoire brings more than 15 years of progressive experience in healthcare management and leadership expertise to our team. He has served as the health information manager, privacy officer and records custodian for the Florida Department of Health for 10 years. He is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the Texas Rural Health Association. He joined Encompass Health in 2016.  He is an advocate for HIPAA rules and regulations and has streamlined many important records management, privacy and regulatory processes for our organization.

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Rob Costello
Rob Costello

Controller

Rob has 30 years of broad financial and accounting experience.

Rob has 30 years of broad financial and accounting experience spanning financial consolidations and reporting, mergers & acquisitions, planning, forecasting, analysis and shared services. Past roles include director titles with experience in manufacturing and IT infrastructure industries. Rob obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Indiana, and maintains CPA status in both Maryland and Illinois.

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Julia Diehl
JULIA DIEHL

Director of Quality & Risk

Julia brings extensive clinical and leadership experience to her role.

Julia brings extensive clinical and leadership experience to her role. While pursuing her nursing degree, she volunteered her time as an emergency medical technician and earned her NREMT certification. Post-graduation, she held staff nurse positions in the emergency department and perioperative areas. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including general acute care, long term care, specialty hospitals and physician practice. Additionally, she has contributed her expertise as a reviewer for the third edition of Legal Nurse Consulting Principles and has served on the ASHRM Ethics Committee, ASHRM Advocacy Task Force and FSHRMPS Advocacy Committee.

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Chinni McIntosh
CHINNI EASLEY

Human Resources Director

Chinni brings more than 20 years of experience in criminal justice, human resources, and healthcare management.

As the director of human resources at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala, Chinni brings more than 20 years of experience in criminal justice, human resources and healthcare management. An Ocala native, she graduated with honors from Springfield College with a bachelor’s degree in human services. Chinni is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. Her passion is being a change agent for human services.

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Monica Brigham
Monica Edwards

Director of Therapy Operations

Monica is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala’s director of therapy operations.

Monica is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala’s director of therapy operations. Prior to working at Encompass Health Ocala, she served as the rehab director for Oakhurst Health where she received their national award for excellence in customer service and product development. She also led her team to department of the year and was awarded department head of the year. She has more than 17 years of experience being an occupational therapist. Monica is a graduate from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida.

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Jeff Empfield
JEFF EMPFIELD

Facilities Management Director

Jeff Empfield has been employed at Encompass Health Ocala since 2016.

Jeff Empfield has been employed at Encompass Health Ocala since 2016. An electrician by trade, Jeff has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare. Jeff is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers and the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association.

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Erin Glock
ERIN GLOCK

Business Development Director

Erin serves as the business development director at Encompass Health Ocala.

Erin serves as the business development director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala. Erin joined Encompass Health in 2020 as a rehab liaison and was quickly promoted to senior rehab liaison. As a business healthcare professional, Erin has a vast knowledge of healthcare business, professional development and clinical services. As a licensed nurse, Erin is currently pursuing furthering her education in healthcare management.

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Matthew Hetrick
MATTHEW HETRICK

Director of Pharmacy

Matthew brings experience from various practice settings including retail, specialty and hospital pharmacy services to his role at Encompass Health Ocala.

As the director of pharmacy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala, Matthew brings experience from various practice settings including retail, specialty and hospital pharmacy services. Matthew earned his doctorate of pharmacy from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Matthew is committed to maintaining medication use efficiency, reducing costs and continuing improvement of patient outcomes to provide patients with the highest level of pharmaceutical care.

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Christina Mayhew
CHRISTINA MAYHEW, RN, CPHRM, CPHQ

Chief Nursing Officer

Christina brings nearly 20 years of nursing and administrative experience to Encompass Health.

Christina brings nearly 20 years of nursing and administrative experience to Encompass Health and has professional affiliations with AONE, ASHRM, FSHRMPS and NHRQ.  Throughout the course of her career, she has had the opportunity to work across the spectrum in healthcare. Christina brings extensive experience as a director of quality & risk management & clinical development and director of clinical operations for multiple on-site employee-based primary care and wellness centers. She has also served as a nurse administrator in ambulatory surgery centers, nursing supervisor/compliance coordinator in urgent care/family practice, case manager in the hospital setting and as a risk manager in ambulatory surgery centers.

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Mary Anne McCreadie
Mary Anne McCreadie

Director of Case Management

Mary Anne McCreadie serves as the director of case management for Encompass Health Ocala.

Mary Anne McCreadie serves as the director of case management for Encompass Health Ocala. Mary Anne has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and hospital management. She completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing from The College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York. In addition she earned the Certified Case Manager designation in 2014.

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