Burke Rehabilitation® Earns Recognition Among Nation's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News

BURKE REHABILITATION EARNS RECOGNITION AMONG THE NATION’S BEST REHABILITATION HOSPITALS BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Burke is the only rehab hospital in the Hudson Valley to rank on prestigious list comprised of just 50 hospitals across the country

White Plains, NY (August 4, 2026) – Burke Rehabilitation®, a leading provider of advanced physical and medical rehabilitation and member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced it has once again been recognized among the country’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 rankings. Burke was the Hudson Valley’s only rehabilitation hospital to make the list, which is widely considered a leading authority for healthcare rankings across the field due to its rigorous review process rooted in key patient safety and quality metrics.

“Our ability to maintain this national recognition year over year is a testament not only to the skill of our team, but also to the deep commitment of each and every Burke employee to advancing our mission,” said Burke Rehabilitation Executive Director Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE. “Together, we are removing barriers and expanding access, with the goal of ensuring every patient can benefit from the award-winning, personalized care Burke offers, no matter the complexity of their condition.”

This honor demonstrates how Burke is redefining recovery for patients navigating medical conditions such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedics, neurological conditions, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and limb loss. Even with its complex patient mix, which includes serving the most stroke patients in New York, Burke boasts impressive outcomes such as a 70% rate of discharges directly to the community, reflecting how the organization helps patients reach their maximum functional recovery.

With prestigious accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and Joint Commission, Burke continues to exceed the standards of excellence in physical medicine and rehabilitation. A key driver of the strong performance at Burke is the team’s comprehensive, whole-person approach to rehabilitative medicine, coordinating care needs and driving exceptional patient outcomes. One example of this approach is a first-of-its-kind project underway at Burke to research the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and acquired brain disorders; by integrating sleep health into standard rehabilitation treatment, Burke researchers hope to improve outcomes and ultimately redefine standard practice for treating this patient population.

“This ranking speaks to how Burke consistently looks beyond today’s standards to advance the entire field of rehabilitative medicine,” said Dr. Erika Trovato, M.S., Associate Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality Officer at Burke Rehabilitation. “We integrate innovative rehabilitation technologies with cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies to deliver data-driven care – optimizing patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks for quality across the field.”

Education, research, and innovation remain core to the Burke mission. Home to one of the nation’s leading Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Programs and rigorous Brain Injury and Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs, Burke trains the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of rehabilitative care.

Over the past several years, Burke has introduced new technologies and services to enhance the organization’s care and grow the number of patients it serves. Among the most recent enhancements include the opening of an on-site CT Scanner Suite that enhances care teams’ ability to faster diagnose and treat patients’ illnesses and injuries, improving outcomes and creating a more seamless patient care experience. This investment comes two years after Burke became the first and only freestanding rehabilitation hospital in New York to introduce on-site hemodialysis (HD) capabilities, allowing patients with kidney and late-stage renal disease who require intensive rehabilitation to access the award-winning care provided by Burke.

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