Piedmont, Georgia’s premier healthcare system, in collaboration with Encompass Health, the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, proudly announces the opening of Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta. Located at 1968 Peachtree Road NW, Building 2 on the 6th floor, this 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility is poised to deliver vital rehabilitative services to patients in need.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta is dedicated to assisting patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions in regaining function and independence. Patients benefit from a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy for five days each week, regular physician visits, and round-the-clock nursing care.
Gina Tipton, CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta, expresses excitement about serving the greater Atlanta area in partnership with Piedmont. By providing essential rehabilitation services, the hospital aims to empower patients on their journey to recovery from major injuries and illnesses, positively impacting many lives.
Dr. Patrick M. Battey, CEO of Piedmont Atlanta, extends a warm welcome to Encompass Health, highlighting the convenience of having a rehabilitation facility on-site at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for patients transitioning to rehabilitation after a hospital stay. The partnership between Piedmont and Encompass Health underscores a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for years to come.
Hospital amenities at Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta include 40 private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym equipped with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, an in-house pharmacy, and a dayroom area. A dedicated interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists, and physicians collaborates to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies aimed at restoring functional ability and enhancing quality of life.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta marks Encompass Health’s 162nd inpatient rehabilitation hospital nationwide and its seventh location in Georgia.
