Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston We are committed to delivering the highest quality care at every step of the rehabilitation journey. Patient rooms include a television, phone and free wifi.

At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston, we are committed to helping you or a loved one recover after a serious illness or injury. After a stroke, brain injury, hip fracture or other complex orthopedic or neurological condition, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies with real-world simulations and advanced therapies to help you achieve your goals. Your care team will include physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy experts; rehabilitation physicians and nurses; case managers; dietitians; and more. While at our rehabilitation hospital you will receive 24/7 nursing care and three hours of therapy five days a week.

We are proud to announce that registered nurse Ashley Szewczyk is the recipient of our first-ever DAISY Award. The DAISY...
12/17/2025

We are proud to announce that registered nurse Ashley Szewczyk is the recipient of our first-ever DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is a national recognition program that honors extraordinary nurses for their care, compassion, kindness and humanity. Nominations come from coworkers, patients and families and are reviewed anonymously by the DAISY committee before selecting one recipient.

Ashley was nominated by a former patient, which makes this award especially meaningful. Thank you, Ashley, for your hard work and dedication. You have proven to be an extraordinary nurse, and we are so proud of you. Wear your DAISY pin with pride as a reminder that even on the toughest days, you are resilient and provide excellent care to our patients.

It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than by giving back.For the second year in a row, Encompass He...
12/15/2025

It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than by giving back.

For the second year in a row, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston participated in “Elves for Elders,” a program that brings holiday joy to seniors living in facilities across the state. With the stars taken from our tree and the lobby overflowing with gifts, we’re proud to support older adults in our community who might not otherwise receive a present this season.

We’re delighted to continue this tradition and so proud of our staff for embracing such a meaningful program.

Kayla suffered a devastating stroke that left her unable to move her right side and struggling with speech. When she arr...
12/15/2025

Kayla suffered a devastating stroke that left her unable to move her right side and struggling with speech. When she arrived at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston, Kayla needed two staff members just to transfer and was fully dependent for self-care. With determination, hard work and daily physical, occupational and speech therapy, Kayla set her sights on returning home to her family and back to her career as a medical assistant. Her positive spirit lit up the hospital every single day.

Today, Kayla is completely independent! During her discharge celebration, she waved goodbye with her right hand — a powerful symbol of her strength and perseverance.

Congratulations, Kayla! You showed us all what courage and determination can achieve. We are cheering you on as you begin this next chapter!

After a life-altering fall, Lori came to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston to begin her rehabilitatio...
12/08/2025

After a life-altering fall, Lori came to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston to begin her rehabilitation journey. She worked hard every day with her physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists, as well as her nurses, to get back to where she needed to be.

When Lori arrived, she required moderate assistance for walking, transferring and getting out of bed. Through determination, the unwavering support of her loving husband and the dedication of her care team, Lori now needs only supervision for walking and transfers.

It was a long journey, but Lori left our hospital stronger, more independent and surrounded by people who believe in her. Thank you, Lori, for trusting us with your care. We wish you all the best in your continued recovery.

We had a successful food drive for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, an organization that empowers veterans by providin...
12/05/2025

We had a successful food drive for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, an organization that empowers veterans by providing support services. Rachel, one of our speech therapists, delivered the donations and had the opportunity to speak with some of the employees there.

We are proud of our team for giving back to those in need, especially during the holiday season when circumstances are not the same for everyone.

Kima was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston after a stroke. When she arrived, she needed a...
12/02/2025

Kima was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston after a stroke. When she arrived, she needed assistance to get out of bed, get dressed and walk. During her stay, Kima made incredible progress. She can now walk more than 150 feet and safely manage stairs with her family.

We are so proud of you, Kima! You persevered every day and never gave up. It was a pleasure watching you achieve your goals.

After a car accident left Stephen with a spinal cord injury, he was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital...
11/26/2025

After a car accident left Stephen with a spinal cord injury, he was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston. Upon arrival, he was completely dependent on others for self-care, including eating, and had no movement in his arms. Any movement in his legs was extremely uncoordinated.

Through three hours of therapy each day, Stephen made incredible progress. He is now independent with daily living tasks, can walk 150 feet with a rolling walker and even climb a flight of stairs. Stephen challenged himself every step of the way with the support of Lori, his physical therapist, and Alissa, his occupational therapist.

We are so proud of your hard work, Stephen! Thank you for trusting us with your care.

Happy National Health Care Marketing and Business Development Week!We have an outstanding group of rehab liaisons — Alex...
11/24/2025

Happy National Health Care Marketing and Business Development Week!

We have an outstanding group of rehab liaisons — Alex, Vita, Michaela, Sara and Erica — along with admissions liaisons Michaela and Tara, and our dedicated business development director, Joy. This team works tirelessly with families, patients and hospitals to ensure patients receive the care they need while remaining compliant and always putting patients’ interests first.

Thank you all for your hard work and the compassion you show our patients. We are fortunate to have you on our team.

It’s not every day we get to welcome back a former patient, but Dan’s visit was truly special.Dan was admitted to Encomp...
11/21/2025

It’s not every day we get to welcome back a former patient, but Dan’s visit was truly special.

Dan was admitted to Encompass Health Johnston in February after a serious fall that resulted in a spinal cord injury and required two surgeries. When he arrived, Dan was completely dependent — unable to transfer, unable to feed himself and needed a Hoyer lift with two clinical staff members just to get out of bed. After 40 days of intensive therapy with Lori and Alissa, Dan was discharged home with in-home occupational therapy and physical therapy, then transitioned to outpatient care.

Fast forward to today: Dan is walking, swimming, and using a walker to get around. His Sara-Stedy is now a drying rack, and the slide boards are collecting dust — a true testament to his hard work, determination and commitment to recovery.

Dan surprised everyone when he walked through our doors, a completely changed man. His progress is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

Living with multiple sclerosis can make everyday movements like walking or standing feel daunting. Foot drop, a common s...
11/20/2025

Living with multiple sclerosis can make everyday movements like walking or standing feel daunting. Foot drop, a common symptom of MS, can add to those challenges. The good news? It’s manageable. Our expert care team, including physicians, nurses, therapists and more, is here to help you or your loved one take the first step toward better mobility.

Learn more: https://ehc.rehab/489zvAj

Erin, our chief nursing officer, and Justine, our director of therapy operations, had a blast at the National Director o...
11/14/2025

Erin, our chief nursing officer, and Justine, our director of therapy operations, had a blast at the National Director of Therapy Operations and Chief Nursing Officer Meeting in Chicago! This event brought together CNOs and DTOs from across Encompass Health to collaborate on best practices, strengthen partnerships within clinical teams and deepen their understanding of each other’s roles.

We’re proud to see our leaders representing our hospital and contributing to meaningful conversations that enhance patient care.

We’re thrilled to share that Robert Delong has been named Physical Therapist of the Year by the American Physical Therap...
11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Robert Delong has been named Physical Therapist of the Year by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Rhode Island! Robert is an extraordinary physical therapist who brings years of extensive knowledge to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston. He is deeply passionate about student programs and made it a priority from the start to build a robust learning experience for future therapists.Just five months after we welcomed our first patient, Robert served as the clinical instructor for our first physical therapy student. Since then, he has grown the program and guided several students through it with dedication and excellence.

Congratulations, Robert! This award is truly well deserved, and we couldn’t be prouder of you.

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