Encompass Health And BSA Health System Enters Partnership To Own And Operate Rehabilitation Hospital In Amarillo, Texas

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., and AMARILLO, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:EHC), the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and BSA Health System, an affiliate of Ardent Health and the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, today announced a joint venture arrangement to own and operate a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, Texas. The hospital, currently under construction, will be located at 7950 Wallace Boulevard. BSA intends to relocate its existing 24-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit to the new hospital upon completion. The space currently housing the inpatient rehabilitation unit will be used for the expansion of the BSA Hospital acute care capacity.

The hospital will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the hospital will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care will be provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.

The hospital will feature private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and an activities of daily living suite, in-house dialysis suite, dining room, pharmacy and therapy courtyard. 

"We are excited to partner with BSA to help patients in the Amarillo community reach their rehabilitation goals and return to what matters most," said Craig Funk, president of Encompass Health's Southwest region. "We share a commitment to delivering high-quality patient experiences and outcomes and look forward to the positive impact this hospital will have on the lives of many."

"This partnership is a significant step forward for healthcare in Amarillo," said Michael Cruz, CEO of BSA Health System. "By expanding acute care capacity and joining forces with a national leader in rehabilitation, we're enhancing the level of care available to our community. We're also proud that our experienced rehabilitation team will continue serving patients at the new facility, ensuring continuity of care with the same expertise our patients trust."

The hospital, expected to open in late 2025, will be part of Encompass Health's national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and its ongoing expansion in Texas.