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BIRMINGHAM/LAS VEGAS - Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), a healthcare provider with a market capitalization of $12.08 billion and strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, announced Wednesday preliminary plans to construct a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
The freestanding facility will provide specialized care for patients recovering from strokes, neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. The hospital will offer 24-hour nursing care alongside physical, occupational and speech therapies. This expansion aligns with the company’s robust growth trajectory, with revenue increasing by 11.2% over the last twelve months.
According to the company’s press release, the facility will include private patient rooms, a therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, in-house dialysis, a pharmacy and therapy courtyard.
"We are excited to begin construction and progress toward opening another hospital in the Las Vegas market," said Kim Steward, president of Encompass Health’s West region.
The new hospital is expected to open by 2028 and will become Encompass Health’s fourth location in Nevada. The company currently operates 168 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across 38 states and Puerto Rico.
The project remains subject to regulatory review and approval processes. Encompass Health noted that the timeline could be affected by potential delays, regulatory requirements, and other factors outlined in its forward-looking statements.
The announcement represents an expansion of Encompass Health’s rehabilitation services in the Nevada market, providing North Las Vegas residents with local access to specialized rehabilitation care.
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In other recent news, Encompass Health Corp has seen significant developments. Mizuho Securities raised its price target for the company to $130 from $110, maintaining an Outperform rating. This adjustment follows Encompass Health’s first-quarter earnings for 2025, which exceeded expectations for adjusted EBITDA by 7.6%, driven by strong patient volumes and effective expense management. KeyBanc Capital Markets also increased its price target for Encompass Health to $135, citing a supply-demand imbalance in the inpatient rehabilitation facility sector as a growth opportunity. Additionally, Encompass Health shareholders approved the 2025 Omnibus Performance Incentive Plan, aligning executive rewards with company success. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on July 15, 2025, reflecting its financial stability and commitment to generating shareholder value. Meanwhile, BofA Securities maintained a Neutral rating on UnitedHealth Group, expressing concerns over potential pressures in its commercial business. UnitedHealth announced a delay in releasing its updated 2025 guidance, now expected with the Q2 results on July 29.
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