Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana

What Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana does

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is a nonprofit acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation hospital founded in 1992 and headquartered at the Eagle Highlands campus in Indianapolis. It is structured as a joint venture between Indiana University Health (IU Health) and Ascension St. Vincent, and operates as the only NIDILRR-designated Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (TBIMS) in Indiana and one of 16 nationwide. The hospital delivers a comprehensive continuum of rehabilitation services spanning acute inpatient programs for traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, transplant, and complex medical rehabilitation, alongside outpatient therapy and a suite of specialized clinics (vision rehabilitation, vestibular and balance retraining, spasticity, wheelchair seating, neuropsychology, and general physiatry).

The clinical offering is underpinned by an integrated research and training infrastructure built on its partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. RHI contributes to the TBIMS National Database (over 22,000 participants), has produced proprietary treatment protocols (the Brain Injury Coping Skills Group, or BICS; the Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy, or BEST, delivered with Walter Reed's NICoE), and operates one of the more comprehensive hospital-based adaptive sports programs in the country (10 teams, 30+ recreational offerings, 300+ participants). The staff is credentialed with 20 Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses and is supported by IU PM&R faculty, who ranked #10 in NIH funding among public medical schools in FY23.

RHI monetizes primarily through fee-for-service healthcare reimbursement from insurance providers, Medicare, and Medicaid for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, supplemented by grants (e.g., a $30,000 Hartford grant for adaptive sports) and tax-deductible donations channeled through the RHI Foundation. Its go-to-market is referral-based: admissions flow from physician referrals, hospital-to-hospital transfers (predominantly from IU Health and Ascension St. Vincent facilities), and self-referrals processed through an online system and a centralized phone line. Patient stories span TBI, stroke, spinal cord injury, cancer rehabilitation, and conditions such as Guillain-Barre, with named recognition through U.S. News & World Report (#41 nationally in 2025, #1 in Indiana for two consecutive years) and seven consecutive three-year CARF International accreditations.

Name

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana

Legal name

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana

Website

https://rhirehab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is a nonprofit, Indianapolis-based acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation hospital, jointly owned by IU Health and Ascension St. Vincent, serving patients recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, transplant, and complex medical conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAJAH

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

SECONDARYHLAFAFAD

Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYHLADAJAG

Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehab Centers (PT/OT/SLP)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

SECONDARYHLADAJAI

Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

SECONDARYHLADAJAN

Post-Acute Transitional Care / Subacute Rehab Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Keywords

• Inpatient rehabilitation services
• Brain injury rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury treatment
• Stroke recovery therapy
• Adaptive sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: RHI generates revenue through providing inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services billed to insurance providers, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients directly. Services include acute inpatient rehabilitation for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, transplant, and comprehensive rehabilitation, as well as outpatient therapy and specialized outpatient programs.
2. Adaptive Sports Program Services: Non-profit adaptive recreational and competitive sports opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities, supported through grants and donations.
3. RHI Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible contributions to support research, patient care, adaptive sports, and facility improvements through the RHI Foundation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana provides acute inpatient and outpatient medical rehabilitation for patients recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, organ transplant, and other complex conditions. Services are delivered at the Eagle Highlands main campus in Indianapolis under a multidisciplinary care model that integrates evidence-based clinical protocols, translational research via the NIDILRR Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, and community reintegration programs including adaptive sports. RHI also operates an RHI Foundation fundraising arm and serves as a training site for Indiana University School of Medicine residents and fellows.

Product overview

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) operates as a healthcare facility offering a comprehensive continuum of rehabilitation services. The organization provides a multi-level service portfolio including acute inpatient rehabilitation programs (Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Transplant, and Comprehensive Acute Rehabilitation), specialized outpatient programs (therapy services, physiatry clinics, vision rehabilitation, vestibular retraining, wheelchair seating, neuropsychology, and day treatment), and community reintegration services (Adaptive Sports Program, Support Groups, Wellness Program). RHI is the only NIDILRR-designated Traumatic Brain Injury Model System in Indiana and one of 16 nationwide. The hospital serves as a community collaboration between Indiana University Health and Ascension St. Vincent, offering research-backed rehabilitation care through its partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RHI Sports: Adaptive sports program providing competitive and recreational athletic opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities
• RHI Foundation

Products and services

• Acute Inpatient Brain Injury Program Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program for traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries, including medical management, multidisciplinary therapy services, and treatment protocols aligned with RHI's NIDILRR Traumatic Brain Injury Model System research. A new dedicated inpatient brain injury unit opened in 2022 to serve this population.
• Acute Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Program Inpatient rehabilitation program specializing in the treatment and recovery of individuals with traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries, including mobility restoration, strength training, and adaptive equipment provision. CARF-accredited Spinal Cord Specialty Programs serve both adults and children/adolescents.
• Acute Inpatient Stroke Program Comprehensive acute inpatient stroke rehabilitation program providing medical management, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and discharge planning for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke survivors at RHI's Eagle Highlands campus.
• Transplant Rehabilitation Specialized inpatient rehabilitation program serving pre- and post-transplant patients, addressing post-surgical recovery, strength restoration, and mobility improvement in coordination with partner transplant centers.
• Comprehensive Acute Rehabilitation General acute inpatient rehabilitation services for patients with a range of complex medical conditions requiring intensive, multidisciplinary therapy to restore functional independence.
• Outpatient Therapy Outpatient rehabilitation therapy services providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy at RHI's Eagle Highlands main campus, available to patients continuing recovery after discharge or referred directly from physicians and case managers.
• Specialized Outpatient Programs A collection of specialized outpatient clinics at the Eagle Highlands main campus including Physician Follow-Up Clinics, General Physiatry Clinic, Spasticity Clinic, Vision Rehabilitation, Vestibular and Balance Retraining, Wheelchair Seating & Positioning Clinic, Neuropsychology Services, and a Day Treatment Program for patients needing focused, condition-specific rehabilitation.
• Community Reintegration Program Programs that help patients transition back to daily living after acute and outpatient rehabilitation, encompassing Support Groups, Wellness Program, and the Adaptive Sports Program, delivered at RHI's main campus and in community settings.
• Adaptive Sports Program Competitive and recreational adaptive sports opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities, offering 10 sports teams (wheelchair basketball, tennis, racing, quad rugby, power soccer, lacrosse, football, beep baseball) and more than 30 recreational activities, supported by specialized adaptive sports equipment and 100+ volunteers. A Move United member organization.
• Research and Training Programs Clinical research and educational training opportunities in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis, delivered in collaboration with the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, including onsite courses, research labs (such as the Locomotor Recovery Laboratory), and participation in TBIMS National Database studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• RHI ranked #41 among top rehabilitation hospitals nationally and #1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Indiana University HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIU Health is a co-owner/partner in RHI as part of a community collaboration. This partnership facilitates patient referrals, research collaboration with IU School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and access to IU's academic medical resources. RHI serves as a training site for IU medical residents and fellows.
• Ascension St. VincentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAscension St. Vincent is a co-owner/partner in RHI as part of the community collaboration. This partnership facilitates patient referrals, clinical collaboration, and integrated care pathways. Ascension St. Vincent Hospital is where many RHI patients receive acute care before transferring to RHI for rehabilitation.
• Indiana University School of MedicineflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIU School of Medicine's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is closely integrated with RHI. Researchers at RHI are IU faculty members, and the department ranked #10 in NIH funding among public medical schools. RHI serves as the primary clinical site for IU PM&R research programs including locomotor recovery studies and TBI research.
• National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNICoE, a directorate of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, collaborates with RHI on the BEST (Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy) treatment study funded by the Department of Defense. NICoE facilitates referrals of service members from its associated military rehabilitation facilities for the research program.
• Move UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRHI Sports Program is a member of Move United, the national leader in community adaptive sports empowering 125,000 youth and adults with disabilities annually. Move United is an Affiliate of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, providing 240 member organizations in 45 states access to resources, training, and competitive frameworks.
• Goodman Campbell Neurosurgery FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRHI sponsors the annual Brain Bolt 5k which benefits the Neurosurgery Foundation at Goodman Campbell, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to neurological care. The foundation supports medical education, traumatic brain and spine injury research, follow-up clinics, and neurotrauma databases.
• Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAN provides facility assistance dogs to RHI, including ICAN Crunchee who works with occupational therapy patients. ICAN trains service dogs that assist individuals with disabilities, and RHI incorporates these dogs into rehabilitation therapy programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: Chicago-based rehabilitation hospital and research center that, like RHI, is designated as a TBIMS site and is consistently ranked #1 in U.S. News. Directly comparable in research intensity, inpatient neuro-rehab specialization, and academic affiliation (Northwestern).
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital: Harvard Medical School-affiliated rehabilitation hospital in Boston, a TBIMS site ranked in the top 10 nationally by U.S. News. Comparable in brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke programs, with similar inpatient/outpatient continuum and research-driven care model.
• TIRR Memorial Hermann: Houston-based rehab hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and a TBIMS site, ranked among the top rehabilitation hospitals nationally. Directly comparable in scope (brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke) and research-driven clinical model.
• Craig Hospital: Denver-based nonprofit specializing in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, designated as a TBI and SCI Model System. Highly comparable in patient population, nonprofit model, and adaptive sports/community reintegration focus.
• Shepherd Center: Atlanta-based nonprofit catastrophic care hospital specializing in spinal cord injury, brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation. Comparable in patient mix, nonprofit structure, research output, and high U.S. News ranking.
• Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: New Jersey-based rehabilitation hospital system specializing in brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke, with a Kessler Foundation research arm. Comparable in scope, multi-campus operation, and research-clinical integration.
• MossRehab: Philadelphia-based rehabilitation hospital (part of Einstein Healthcare Network) consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally by U.S. News. Comparable in brain injury, stroke, and outpatient specialty programs, with strong academic ties.
• Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital: Grand Rapids-based nonprofit rehabilitation hospital offering brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke programs with an expansive adaptive sports program. Comparable in nonprofit model, Midwest footprint, and community reintegration emphasis.
• Burke Rehabilitation Hospital: White Plains, NY-based rehabilitation hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, offering inpatient and outpatient services for brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury. Comparable in academic affiliation and specialty rehabilitation focus.

Broad incumbents

• Encompass Health: National for-profit operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and the largest IRF network in the U.S. Less specialized in TBI/SCI than RHI, but is the dominant incumbent in the broader rehabilitation hospital market and a likely competitor for payor contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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