Baptist Health Expands Rehabilitation Services,offering Advanced Care for Patients on the Road to Recovery
South Florida – Baptist Health is significantly expanding it’s physical medicine and rehabilitation capabilities with enhancements to its existing homestead Hospital unit and the advancement of a new,dedicated inpatient rehabilitation hospital slated to open in south Miami in 2026. These investments underscore the health system’s commitment to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge care for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic issues, and other debilitating conditions.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, focuses on restoring optimal function for people with physical impairments or disabilities. It’s often a crucial final step towards a full recovery, helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. Baptist Health’s expanded services aim to deliver this critical care with a multidisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art technology.
Currently,Baptist Health Homestead Hospital features a 23-bed,CARF-accredited rehabilitation unit specializing in stroke,brain injury,and cancer rehabilitation,among other areas. the unit is equipped with advanced rehabilitation technology, including gait-training systems, walking exoskeletons, and virtual reality environments designed to simulate real-world scenarios and support patient recovery.
Looking ahead, a new 100,000-square-foot rehabilitation Hospital, developed in partnership with LifePoint Rehabilitation, is under construction in South Miami. Expected to open in 2026,the facility will include 62 inpatient rooms – expandable to 92 – and a parking garage. It will serve patients with brain, spinal cord, orthopedic, stroke, and select cardiac and oncology conditions.
“Our team combines medical expertise with empathy and innovation to provide the best possible care,” says Dr. Jose Mena, a board-certified physiatrist with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. “Rehabilitation can be life-changing, offering a path forward for those coping with injury, illness or chronic conditions,” he adds, emphasizing that the expertise, compassion, and resources at Baptist Health ensure patients receive the highest level of care on their road to recovery.
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