Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bowie Offers More Services Under New Owners

BOWIE, MD — Encompass Health Corp. and the University of Maryland Medical System has entered an agreement to own and operate Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie together.

The joint venture combines the resources of Encompass Health, the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and the University of Maryland Medical System, one of the largest private employers in Maryland, with 11 primary and specialty care hospitals and more than 150 locations across the state. This is the first joint venture partnership between the two parties.

Complementing local acute care services provided by the University of Maryland Capitol Region Health across Prince George’s County, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie serves patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions.

“This new partnership with Encompass Health opens new doors for patients and communities and further expands the spectrum of healthcare services for the residents of Prince George’s County and the region,” said Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, president and CEO of UMMS.

In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the hospital offers physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians. The hospital, totaling approximately 60,000 square feet, features all private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and an activities of daily living suite, a therapy courtyard, a cafeteria and a dayroom.

“Along with our public and private sector partners, the University of Maryland Medical System has made numerous essential investments in high-quality healthcare delivery in the region, including a new state-of-the art hospital and the county’s only standalone comprehensive cancer center in Largo, as well as a freestanding medical facility and growing health campus in Laurel. As we expand our services in the Capital Region, we remain deeply committed to delivering a Better State of Care in our communities by providing a wide range of comprehensive services from primary care to complex specialty care and rehabilitation," Suntha added.

The 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, located at 17351 Melford Boulevard, began serving patients in June 2023.

“We are excited for this new joint venture partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System, a strong healthcare entity known for its preeminent, comprehensive healthcare services and dedication to the communities it serves,” said Abe Sims, president of Encompass Health’s Mid-Atlantic Region. “Through this new hospital and our joint venture with UMMS, we look forward to providing access to high quality care for Prince George’s County area residents in need of rehabilitative services. By leveraging the strengths of both organizations, we will help patients regain their independence through our coordinated and connected care.”