EHC Opens New Lake Worth Rehab Hospital to Meet Rising Demand

Encompass Health Corporation EHC recently opened its new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake Worth, marking another milestone in the company’s rapid expansion across Florida. This facility features 50 beds and is designed to help patients on their journey to recover from complex medical issues like strokes, brain injuries, major orthopedic surgeries and amputations.

It features private patient rooms and a spacious therapy gym filled with cutting-edge rehabilitation technologies for every mobility level, an in-house dialysis unit, an activities-of-daily-living suite, convenient in-house pharmacy services and much more. The treatment plans involve a minimum of three hours of therapy five days a week, along with 24/7 nursing care and consistent oversight from physicians.

The interdisciplinary care model is a key part of Encompass Health’s approach, making sure that treatment plans are tailored to help patients regain their mobility, independence and overall quality of life in the long run. This expansion highlights the increasing need for rehab services as the U.S. population ages and chronic health conditions increase. Also, EHC is committed to providing top-notch care options close to patients’ homes.

By setting up a facility in the area, the company not only meets the needs of locals but also strengthens its network. This facility marks EHC’s 26th location in the state of Florida (including a satellite location in The Villages). At present, the company operates 173 rehabilitation hospitals across 39 states and Puerto Rico.

EHC’s footprint positions it well to capture sustained growth in the post-acute care segment. Its net operating revenues increased 10.6% year over year in the first nine months of 2025. The company plans to open seven de novo hospitals in 2025, along with a 50-bed satellite facility, and add around 127 beds to existing hospitals, further strengthening its national footprint.

EHC’s Price Performance

Year to date, EHC shares have gained 23.3% compared with the industry’s growth of 10.3%.

EHC’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks

EHC currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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