CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Encompass Health, the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, is looking to open a location near Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.
The City Council will consider a rezoning request this week from Virginia James and the Jason Feltner Foundation for the rezoning of 6 acres on the south side of Athletic Avenue at the southeast corner of Athletic and Dunlop Lane. The request is to rezone from C3 to C2. Regional Planning Commission staff recommend approval, and the RPC board unanimously approved as well.
The site would be part of the larger Freedom Farms development, and it is across Ted Crozier Boulevard from VCH.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health has a national footprint that includes 179 hospitals in 39 states, as well as Puerto Rico.
In an open letter to the City Council obtained by Clarksville Now, attorney Larry Rocconi Jr. said the company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for patients recovering from major injuries or illnesses using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery.
“Encompass Health is recognized by Newsweek as America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation and is ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Forbes’ America’s Best Companies,” Rocconi said in his letter to the council. “It is also recognized by Becker’s Healthcare and Modern Healthcare as a top healthcare employer.”
At Encompass Health, he said, “patients benefit from advanced therapies, innovative technologies and real-life simulations that help prepare them for success after discharge. Comprehensive care also includes 24/7 nursing support and frequent physician visits to address ongoing medical needs and promote optimal recovery outcomes,” Rocconi said.
Founded in 1984, Encompass Health is based in Birmingham, Alabama.
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