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Encompass Health Corp. announced plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls, Idaho. The hospital will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including stroke and other neurological conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic issues. In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the hospital will provide physical, occupational and speech therapies to help patients restore function and improve their quality of life. Care will be delivered by specialized nurses, therapists and physicians. "We're excited to expand Encompass Health's presence in Idaho to serve patients from Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene and surrounding areas," said Kim Steward, president of Encompass Health's West region. "Kootenai County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state and the nation, and the community is already underserved in inpatient rehabilitation. This hospital will help meet that growing need by bringing high-quality, specialized care closer to home."

Encompass Health plans to build a freestanding, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bear, Delaware. The hospital will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. The hospital will be part of Encompass Health's national network of rehabilitation hospitals and its second location in Delaware, with an existing location in Middletown.