Nineteen Ernest Health Hospitals Recognized on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026

Nineteen of Ernest Health's medical rehabilitation hospitals have been included on Newsweek's list of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026, with four facilities ranked in the top three of their respective state or region.

"This recognition is meaningful because it reflects the quality of care our teams provide every day to patients and families," says Jake Socha, President and CEO of Ernest Health. "We are committed to clinical excellence and strive to provide world-class care. Our teams understand that rehabilitation is not only about helping patients regain physical function. It's about helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life so they can return to the people and activities they enjoy."

Ernest Health's medical rehabilitation hospitals provide specialized care to patients who have experienced disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions, including strokes, brain injuries, spinal injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, amputations, and more.

America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 is compiled by Newsweek in partnership with data intelligence firm Statista, Inc., to rank the leading physical rehabilitation facilities in the United States. The 25 states with the most rehabilitation centers according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were ranked individually. The facilities from the remaining states were grouped into four regions: Northeast, Midwest, West, and South. The facilities are chosen for the list based on four data pillars that include quality metrics from CMS, an online reputation survey among experts, data provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, and patient satisfaction reviews on Google.

"The people behind these recognitions are what make this accomplishment especially significant," Socha says. "Our physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff bring their expertise and compassion to every patient. They work together to understand each patient's goals, develop an individualized treatment plan, and continually look for opportunities to help the patient achieve the greatest level of recovery possible. This recognition belongs to the hospital teams who help patients through their rehabilitation journeys."

At Ernest Health facilities, hospital services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy; rehabilitative nursing; respiratory therapy; dietary services; case management; pharmacy services; social work services; pain management; and more. Patients are offered the latest in rehabilitative technology and equipment to enhance treatment options.

Ernest Health hospitals that received the 2026 Newsweek recognition include:

• Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Casper, Wyoming
  • Ranked #1 Wyoming/West Region
• Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital, Ogden, Utah
  • Ranked #2 Utah/West Region
• Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Greenwood, South Carolina
  • Ranked #2/South Carolina
• Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Ranked #3/Arizona
• Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Bloomington, Indiana
• Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, Bakersfield, California
• Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas
• Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute, Mesquite, Texas
• Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Prescott Valley, Arizona
• New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, New Braunfels, Texas
• Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana, Mishawaka, Indiana
• Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio
• Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest, Post Falls, Idaho
• Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California, Rancho Mirage, California
• Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver, Denver, Colorado
• Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital, Sacramento, California
• Summa Rehab Hospital, Akron, Ohio
• Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas