BJC HealthCare, a leading nonprofit healthcare organization in the United States, and Encompass Health, the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, are pleased to announce the opening of The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis – West County. Situated at 998 Woods Mill Road, this state-of-the-art facility boasts 40 beds and offers comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients recovering from various conditions, including strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.
Patients at The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis – West County benefit from a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy for five days each week, along with regular physician visits and round-the-clock nursing care. The hospital is part of a joint venture between Encompass Health and BJC HealthCare, which also includes three other hospitals: The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis and The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis in St. Peters, and The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois.
Shivani Bass, CEO of The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis – West County, emphasizes the commitment of both organizations to providing exceptional care that helps patients regain function, independence, and confidence. The hospital’s mission is to assist patients in achieving their goals and returning to the activities they love.
Joan Magruder, group president of BJC HealthCare, highlights the significance of the new facility in expanding access to specialized care in West County. With private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym equipped with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, therapy courtyard, in-house pharmacy, and dayroom area, the hospital offers a comfortable and conducive environment for rehabilitation.
An interdisciplinary team comprising specialized nurses, therapists, and physicians delivers physical, occupational, and speech therapies to restore functional ability and enhance quality of life for patients. The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis – West County represents a commitment to excellence in rehabilitative care and community health.
