The Christ Hospital Named as one of America’s Best Physical Rehab Centers

CINCINNATI (September 2, 2026) - The Christ Hospital has been named one of America's Best Physical Rehab Centers for 2026 by Newsweek. The complete list can be found on Newsweek's website. The Christ Hospital was one of just 15 networks in the state of Ohio.

This ranking highlights 330 leading inpatient rehabilitation facilities evaluated across clinical quality, professional reputation, quality designations and patient experience. More than half of each score is based on risk-standardized quality measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, High-quality physical rehabilitation, provided by these networks, are key to healthy recovery of patients in the region.

"We are honored to be included, for the first time, on America's Best Physical Rehab Centers list by Newsweek," said Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. "Our entire physical therapy and rehab team made this possible. They work closely with our patients and family members to design a comprehensive therapy plan that's goal-based and unique to their needs."

This year's rankings are based on four pillars:

• Quality metrics datafor IRFs published by CMS.
• Patient experiencederived from Google Reviews as a proxy.
• Quality designations for physical rehabilitation centers provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) program.
• National online survey from April to June 2026, an online survey among experts with knowledge of physical rehabilitation centers was conducted in cooperation with Newsweek.

"It is a privilege to care for people during what can be one of the most defining chapters of their lives," said Ian Kowalski, MD, medical director of rehab services at The Christ Hospital Health Network. "The trust our patients place in us is incredibly humbling, and I could not be prouder of the way our team members honor that trust through the care they provide to every patient, every day, To have healthcare experts outside our organization recognize that work is deeply meaningful and affirms our commitment to quality, compassion and an exceptional patient experience."

"This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and compassion our entire interdisciplinary team bring to every patient we serve," said Meagan Ackerson, Clinical Nurse Manager of 2 West Inpatient Rehabilitation at The Christ Hospital Health Network. "Our goal is always to provide personalized, high-quality care to help patients regain strength, independence and confidence as they work toward returning to the lives they value. I am incredibly proud of this team and grateful for the trust our patients and families place in us throughout their recovery."

For more information on The Christ Hospital Health Network's physical rehab centers, click here.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 137 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and 7,600 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #3 hospital in Ohio and named to Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2026.

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