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 Central Florida – Sumter County, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in The Villages, FL, we are proud to be part of Encompass Health’s national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Recently named America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Newsweek and Statista for the sixth consecutive year, Encompass Health is your trusted choice in rehabilitation.
When you choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Central Florida – Sumter County 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
Everyone’s recovery is different. At Sumter County, 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:

Stroke rehabilitation

Neurological conditions

Spinal cord injury

Orthopedic conditions
Amenities at our hospital
Activities for daily living area w/ bedroom, kitchen and bath
Bariatric rooms
Cafeteria
Community re-entry programs
Day room
Family lounge
Free WiFi
Home evaluations
Interpreter services
Nonsmoking
Onsite hemodialysis
Outdoor gardening
Outdoor mobility space
Private rooms
Semi-private rooms
Service animals allowed
Spanish translators available
Student observation hours
Support groups
Televisions
Telephones
Therapy dogs
Tours available
Transportation services
Choose a nationally awarded rehabilitation provider
From our unique workplace culture to the high-quality, compassionate care our dedicated employees provide to patients each day, Encompass Health has a lot to be proud of. Learn more about our recent accolades.

Encompass Health tops rehabilitation rankings

Encompass Health recognized for patient experience
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