About our inpatient rehabilitation institute
Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Rockford, IL, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute 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 institute 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 Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, 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
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
Tours Available
Nonsmoking
Support Groups
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Student observation hours
Parking
Pet Friendly
Service Animals Allowed
Onsite Dialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Family Lounge
Transportation Services
Cafeteria
Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Amputee Rehabilitation
Refer a patient to Van Matre
Support groups
Date: First Tuesday every month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, Board Room
Contact: Alex Thornhill at Alexandria.Thornhill@encompasshealth.com or Shelby.Weishaar@Encompasshealth.com
Amputee resource network
Date: First Tuesday every month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, Board Room
Contact: Alex Thornhill at Alexandria.Thornhill@encompasshealth.com or Shelby.Weishaar@Encompasshealth.com
Aphasia support group
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, Board Room
Contact: Katy Stuart, SLP (815) 381-8531 katherine.stuart@encompasshealth.com
Headlines support group (brain injury)
Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month (call ahead, may cancel due to special events)
Time: 7:00 p.m. May change times due to special events, See updates on Facebook page “Headlines, Rockford, IL Support Group”)
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute Board Room
Contact: Linda Fulton or Katelan Johnson at (815) 381-8536 or email katelan.johnson@encompasshealth.com
Rockford spinal cord injury support group
Date: January 29th, April 30th, July 30th, October 29th
Time: 4 - 5 p.m. (Locations and times are updated on Facebook page: “SCI Support Group Rockford IL”)
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute Board Room
Contact: Jacob Smith (815) 381-8579 or jacob.smith3@encompasshealth.com, Lauren Streets lauren.streets@encompasshealth.com
Stateline stroke support group
Date: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute Board Room
Contact: Jen Butler (815) 222-4481
Multiple Sclerosis support group
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute Board Room
Contact: Amy Miner: amminer@mhemail.org; Krysta Lingbeck: Krysta.lingbeck@encompasshealth.com