Encompass Health Corp

About

Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) stands as the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a robust presence across 161 hospitals in 37 states and Puerto Rico, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care. Our focus is on helping patients recover from major injuries or illnesses by leveraging advanced technology and innovative treatments to enhance recovery outcomes.

Recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Encompass Health is committed to excellence. Our patient outcomes consistently surpass national industry standards, and we specialize in treating medically complex cases at lower average costs compared to other post-acute providers. This efficiency is supported by favorable demographic trends and the essential nature of many conditions we treat.

The average age of our Medicare fee-for-service patients is approximately 76, reflecting our expertise in addressing the needs of an aging population. As the largest operator in our field, we manage 161 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, with 59 operating as joint ventures. Our workforce comprises 34,900 dedicated employees who contribute to our leadership in the industry.

Encompass Health holds a significant share of the market, with 24% of licensed inpatient rehabilitation hospital beds and serving 31% of Medicare patients. Annually, we manage 207,400 inpatient discharges. Notably, 129 of our hospitals have earned one or more disease-specific certifications from The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, underscoring our commitment to specialized care and quality standards.