Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah
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When their return to independence depends on you,
we are here. Encompass Health offers the advanced
therapy and care patients need after a life-changing illness or injury.
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- Phone number: 912.235.6000
- Fax: 912.235.6395
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6510 Seawright Drive
Savannah, GA 31406 - Get directions
Visiting hours
- 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. daily
This hospital has
Joint Commission Accreditation
Welcome to our hospital
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Savannah, we are a leading provider of inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for stroke, brain injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.
Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
Superior amenities at our hospitals
50 Beds
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
Pet friendly
Interpreter services
Tours available
Support groups
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We proudly display our Gold Seal of Approval™
Joint Commission Accreditation
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.
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.
Take a virtual tour
The following region contains a Google 3D virtual tour feature that allows a user to view the Encompass Health facility. To assist screen reader users in understanding what is presented in the 3D virtual tour, each image view is independently described within lists that can be found under each linked heading. The room links below our virtual tour leave this website and go directly to Google maps to walk through the hospital.
Please click on the arrows to navigate through the hallways on each floor. Use the "L" options on the left hand side of the tour window below to navigate through different areas/floors of the hospital for a full virtual tour. See a key to "L" areas below.
- Outdoor area for rest and relaxation with multiple tables and chairs/benches.
- Walking track with small stairs for building patient endurance.
- Gazebo or shaded area for patients and visitors to rest and relax together.
- Lobby/Foyer of hospital accessed through main hospital entrance.
- Main desk in lobby entrance for receptionist and admitting area.
- Chairs for patients and visitors to use.
- Multiple tables and chairs for patients and visitors to eat together.
- Vending machines for drinks and snacks available for purchase.
- Buffet style food area with menu, utensils, and condiments to choose.
- Multiple tables throughout therapy gym to assist in patient therapies.
- Exercise equipment throughout gym to be used with technologies in therapy sessions.
- Patient room with bed, sink, bathroom, TV and chair for visitors.
- Wardrobe with storage for personal effects is under the television.
- Small desk area with chair.
- Window with exterior view.
- Patient room with bed, sink, bathroom, TV and chair for visitors.
- Wardrobe with storage for personal effects is under the television.
- Small desk area with chair.
- Window with exterior view.
Hospital happenings
Watch Arnold Lane take his first steps since his stroke thanks to the help of the AutoAmbulator.
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Hospital happenings
As we celebrate our amazing PTs during Physical Therapy Month, we also want to celebrate our employees with PT credentials who don’t necessarily treat our patients. Meet our liaison PTs—a mix of admission liaisons and rehab liaisons who help bring patients into the hospital. Their PT skills come in handy when pre-screening candidates to see if they could benefit from inpatient therapy. Happy PT month to our very own healthcare heroes and to all PTs out there!
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Hospital happenings
Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Bridgon! They celebrated 31 years of love with a picnic outside the hospital. While this may not be an ideal anniversary date, being able to see each other and share this moment was very special to them.
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Hospital happenings
Thank you to the Encompass Health Southeast regional team for treating us to lunch from JThomas Catering. The staff loved it!
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Hospital happenings
Thank you, Harmony at Savannah, for treating our hospital to Jenni's Treats on the Street! It was a nice cool break in this summer heat!
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Hospital happenings
See how Keith Jenkins applied karate values to help with his rehabilitation after a brain aneurysm. “When you understand and know your body, you’re going to accomplish a lot of things,” Jenkins said. “Combining therapy with what I knew from my karate skills gave me will power, courage to move forward and not to give up on myself.”
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Hospital happenings
Want to eat more but weigh less? Dana Harvey, dietitian at Encompass Health Savannah, has some helpful tips.
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Hospital happenings
Medical and healthcare professionals, including ours at Encompass Health Savannah, have always been our heroes. We have many unsung heroes, too, including the environmental service employees who contact our patients daily—always with a smile, a warm greeting and a caring attitude. Every minute of every day is spent working to keep our hospital free from germs, bacteria and hospital-acquired infections. They are truly on the front lines of patient and staff safety during these challenging times and we want to thank them for being a valued part of the Encompass Health Savannah team.
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Hospital happenings
Thank you to Emily and Karey for finding new ways to focus on the positive. The duo potted plants to give to each one of our patients to help brighten their room and bring some joy to their day. #EncompassHealthHeroes
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Leadership and staff
Dr. Steven Novack
Medical Director
Dr. Novack serves as the director of rehabilitation medicine at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah, formerly HealthSouth. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation having completed his residency at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital in New York City in 1989. Additionally, he is a member of the medical staff at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.
* The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
Oliver Charlot
Controller
Oliver received a graduate degree from E.S.C. Pau in France with an emphasis in accounting and finance. Oliver also obtained an MBA from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. Prior to joining Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, Oliver spent nine years as chief financial officer for a local home health care, hospice and private duty company. In his spare time, Oliver plays league tennis and enjoys traveling with his wife and son.
Greg Dutton
Director of Quality
Greg has more than 25 years of experience with positions in healthcare management and the sales industry. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Brewton Parker College. He is an Eagle Scout and a recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Medal. When not at work, he enjoys the outdoors and is an avid sports fan.
MOLLY HANNA, LMSW
Director of Case Management
Molly graduated with a master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. She is a certified trainer in dealing with patients with dementia behaviors. With over ten years of healthcare case management experience, Molly joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah, formerly Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah in 2017. She remains an active member in several community and national groups including the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly, Greater Savannah Coalition on Aging, Community Healthcare Connections, the NASW and the CSWA.
Shane Keating
Director of Therapy Operations
Shane has been employed at Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, since March of 1992. He received a Bachelor of Science in athletic training/physical education from Livingston University, a Master of Science in exercise science and a Master of Science in physical therapy from Arkansas State University. He has held several leadership roles in therapy before becoming a director of therapy in July 2013. He joined the Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah team in October 2017.
Kyle Merritt
Director of Plant Operations
Kyle graduated with a Bachelor of Science in operations management from Georgia Tech in 2011. Upon graduation, he became a department manager for a food packaging and canning plant. Most recently, he put his analytical skills to use by working at Memorial University Medical Center in the quality department performing data analyses before becoming the business manager of the operating room.
PEGGY THIEDT
Director of Nursing
Peggy received her nursing degree from Ohio State University. She has acquired over 30 years of nursing leadership experience in acute care settings, home health and inpatient rehabilitation. She has also served in quality, risk and case management. Peggy has been married to her best friend for 42 years and in her spare time she loves to cook, sew and garden.
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