Nine Ernest Health Facilities Recognized Among Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report

Nine Ernest Health medical rehabilitation hospitals have been recognized among the nation’s best hospitals for rehabilitation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings.

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation ranking recognizes hospitals that demonstrate strong performance in providing rehabilitative care. The ranking is based on an analysis of objective measures of hospital performance, including data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) program.

“It’s an honor to have so many of our hospitals included in this prestigious ranking,” said Jake Socha, President and CEO of Ernest Health. “The inclusion of Ernest Health hospitals among the nation’s best hospitals for rehabilitation reflects the excellent care provided at our facilities. Our staff members are committed to maximizing patient recovery, independence, and quality of life. Being named among the nation’s best is a testament to our teams’ knowledge, expertise, and dedication to our patients and the care they receive.”

U.S. News evaluates hospitals based on factors related to the quality and effectiveness of care, as well as patient outcomes. The methodology is designed to identify hospitals that demonstrate strong performance compared with other rehabilitation hospitals nationwide.

Ernest Health’s medical rehabilitation hospitals provide specialized care to patients who have experienced disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions, including strokes, brain injuries, spinal injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, amputations, and more.

At Ernest Health facilities, hospital services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy; rehabilitative nursing; respiratory therapy; dietary services; case management; pharmacy services; social work services; pain management; and more. Physician-led interdisciplinary healthcare teams partner with patients and family members to create individualized treatment plans aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes. Patients are offered the latest rehabilitative technology and equipment to enhance treatment options.

Ernest Health hospitals recognized in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation ranking include:

The U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings serve as a resource for patients and families, who should consult with their personal physicians when making specific healthcare decisions.