A new rehabilitation hospital is coming to Rutherford County through a partnership between Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation.
The two organizations recently broke ground on Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Rehabilitation Hospital, a two-story, 62,700-square-foot facility located less than 600 yards from Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.
The new hospital will have 40 beds, all in private rooms, with space for a future expansion of 10 additional beds. Lifepoint Rehabilitation will operate the facility through its partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas.
The hospital will provide specialized care for patients recovering from serious illnesses and injuries who need additional treatment before returning home.
Plans include a 12-bed unit for patients recovering from acquired brain injuries, a physical therapy gym, an outdoor therapy courtyard, a pharmacy, dining areas and dedicated therapy rooms.
The project is also expected to create approximately 86 full-time equivalent positions during its first year of operation. That includes about 44 clinical positions and 42 nonclinical positions.
Construction is expected to be completed in late 2027.
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