The academic health system's freestanding rehabilitation hospital is ranked among the top five physical rehabilitation centers in Tampa Bay and among the top 20 in Florida.

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital's Rehabilitation Hospital was recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025. This list is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The academic health system's freestanding rehabilitation hospital is ranked among the top five physical rehabilitation centers in the Tampa Bay region and among the top 20 in Florida.

"Being named among America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers reinforces the strength of Tampa General's integrated, academic-based approach to care, as well as the unmatched expertise and compassion of our team members and physicians," said John Couris. "Our rehabilitation hospital plays a vital role in helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life, and we're proud of how it has enabled us to expand access to world-class care within our community."

First opened in 2022 and operated in partnership with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, TGH Rehabilitation Hospital is a freestanding, 80-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. The facility is staffed by a dedicated nursing team 24/7, as well as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and case managers, all under the leadership of a medical director with highly specialized training in rehabilitation.

An extension of the academic health system's inpatient rehabilitation care and part of the Tampa Medical & Research District, the TGH Rehabilitation Hospital provides personalized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation and orthopaedic injury.

The hospital is accredited by Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for its Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke and Brain Injury Specialty programs. Key features include:

• A transitional living apartment – designed to simulate a residential apartment – to provide patients with the ability to participate in daily activities, such as cooking, to prepare to return to independent living.
• A 24-bed secure unit designed for the care of patients recovering from neurological conditions such as stroke and traumatic brain injury.
• Day rooms for relaxation and socialization on each of the three patient floors.
• A meditation room, dining room and kitchen.
• A gym for physical and occupational therapy featuring a ceiling-mounted body weight support harness system for patients re-learning balance and walking skills while rebuilding their strength.
• An outdoor courtyard with recreational and activity spaces – including a bocce court, putting green and garden site – that also features different terrains so patients can practice walking on steps and different surfaces.
• Specialized programs for patients recovering from neurological injuries and amputation.

"We are honored to be recognized among the nation's top physical rehabilitation centers and even more so to be a part of our patients' recovery journeys," said Heather Higgins, CEO of TGH Rehabilitation Hospital. "This achievement reflects the dedication of our multidisciplinary team of more than 140 physicians, team members and caregivers who work together every day to help patients regain independence and return to the activities they love."

The America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025 ranking awards the leading physical rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. The list is based on four data pillars:

• Quality Metrics: Data for IRFs published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• National Online Survey: An online survey among experts with knowledge of physical rehabilitation centers (physicians, physiotherapists, doctors, clinic managers and other health care professionals) was conducted in cooperation with Newsweek.
• Accreditation: Data on physical rehabilitation centers provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC).
• Google Reviews: Reviews from Google were included as a proxy for patient satisfaction.

More information about Newsweek's ranking of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2025, including the full ranking and methodology, is available here.

ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,529-bed, not-for-profit academic health system, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the Tampa Bay region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. The system's hospitals include Tampa General Hospital, Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital, and Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, all located in Tampa; Tampa General Brooksville, Tampa General Spring Hill, and Tampa General Crystal River. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in Tampa Bay in U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals, with six medical specialties ranking among the top 50 in the nation and five additional medical specialties ranked among the top 10% best hospital programs in the United States. As the first hospital in Florida to open a clinical command center for real-time situational awareness, Tampa General has elevated its digital care coordination center to the next level by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and its analytics platform across inpatient and outpatient care to ensure patients receive leading-edge care as quickly and safely as possible. The academic health system's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by three prestigious Forbes magazine rankings — in the 2025 America's Best Large Employers, the top 40 in Florida in the 2025 America's Best Employers by State and the 2023 America's Best Employers for Women.

Tampa General is the safety-net hospital for the region, caring for anyone regardless of ability to pay; in fiscal year 2023, Tampa General provided a net community benefit of approximately $301.8 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It was the nation's No. 1 adult solid organ transplant center in 2024 and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care their conditions require. Tampa General is home to a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It is home to the Muma Children's Hospital at TGH, the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General's footprint includes TGH North, which consists of three hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties; 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices; TGH Family Care Center Kennedy; two TGH outpatient centers; TGH Virtual Health; and 19 TGH Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care, powered by the Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital (tgh.org). For more information, go to www.tgh.org.

Media Contact: Beth Hardy, APR
Assistant Manager
Publications & Physician Communications
(727) 510-6363 (cell)
ehardy@tgh.org

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