UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

What UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital does

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a private, specialized inpatient rehabilitation facility operating two hospital locations in Gainesville, Florida, with a combined 108 inpatient rehabilitation beds. It is structured as a joint venture between Select Medical Corporation (NYSE: SEM) — a publicly traded national inpatient rehabilitation operator — and UF Health, the University of Florida academic health system. The hospital provides eight distinct service lines: stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, orthopedic, neurologic, amputee, medically complex, and specialized rehabilitation programs, treating approximately 1,496 patients in 2024 at its primary Gainesville location. It was recognized by Newsweek in 2025 among the best physical rehabilitation centers in Florida.

The facility generates revenue through fee-for-service inpatient rehabilitation admissions, with patients entering via three primary channels: direct hospital-to-hospital transfers, healthcare professional referrals (supported by a structured "Refer a Patient" portal and physician credentialing pathway), and direct patient-initiated requests via the website. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with billing processed monthly under standard inpatient rehabilitation reimbursement structures (likely a mix of Medicare IRF-PAI and commercial payers given the case mix). The technology stack is described as "advanced rehabilitation technologies and treatment approaches" without further specificity, and the operation runs on a sales-led, referral-driven go-to-market motion that prioritizes physician relationships and patient success-story content marketing across web, social media, and patient testimonial channels.

The hospital is part of the broader Select Medical inpatient rehabilitation portfolio and operates under the UF Health academic brand, combining academic medical center credibility with a specialized operator's clinical infrastructure. Customer concentration is low at the individual patient level, given the high admission count and diversified diagnosis mix, though the regional referral ecosystem is dependent on the UF Health network. The entity has not disclosed AI/ML capabilities, patent portfolios, or proprietary technology beyond standard advanced rehabilitation equipment.

Name

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Legal name

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Website

https://rehabhospital.ufhealth.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a private inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gainesville, Florida, operating two locations with 108 beds. Jointly operated by Select Medical Corporation and UF Health, it provides specialized stroke, spinal cord, brain injury, orthopedic, neurologic, amputee, and medically complex rehabilitation, treating approximately 1,496 patients in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals (IRFs) (HLAFAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) (HLAFAFAA)

Keywords

• Inpatient rehabilitation services
• Physical rehabilitation care
• Stroke recovery programs
• Spinal cord rehabilitation
• Brain injury treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Rehabilitation Services: Fee-for-service inpatient rehabilitation care provided to patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, orthopedic conditions, neurologic conditions, amputations, and medically complex cases. Revenue generated through patient admissions and treatment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital operates an inpatient rehabilitation facility providing specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, orthopedic conditions, neurologic conditions, amputations, and medically complex cases. It delivers eight distinct rehabilitation programs through two hospital locations with 108 inpatient beds, using expert clinical teams and advanced rehabilitation technologies.

Product overview

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital operates as an inpatient rehabilitation facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized rehabilitation services. The hospital provides eight distinct rehabilitation programs including Stroke Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Medically Complex Rehabilitation, and Specialized Programs. The facility operates 2 hospital locations with 108 total inpatient rehabilitation beds, treating approximately 1,496 patients in 2024. These services are delivered through expert clinical teams using advanced treatment technologies to help patients overcome medical, physical, cognitive, vocational, and social challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stroke Rehabilitation Specialized inpatient rehabilitation program for patients recovering from stroke, focused on restoring ability, mobility, and functional independence through expert clinical care.
• Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Comprehensive inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation program designed to help patients discover the path to independence and regain functional capabilities.
• Brain Injury Rehabilitation Specialized inpatient program focused on restoring cognitive and physical skills following brain injury to help patients rebuild their lives.
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation Inpatient rehabilitation program for patients recovering from orthopedic conditions, surgeries, or injuries, focused on regaining function and movement.
• Neurologic Rehabilitation Inpatient neurological rehabilitation program aimed at optimizing individual abilities for patients with neurological conditions through specialized treatment.
• Amputee Rehabilitation Comprehensive inpatient program helping patients overcome the challenges of limb loss, adapt to prosthetic use, and restore mobility.
• Medically Complex Rehabilitation Inpatient rehabilitation services for patients with complex medical needs, providing comprehensive solutions to multifaceted recovery challenges.
• Specialized Programs Customized inpatient rehabilitation programs meeting unique recovery demands beyond standard service offerings for patients with specific or unusual clinical needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show early start to rehabilitation at specialized rehabilitation hospitals leads to greater improvement, independence and quality of life

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Select Medical CorporationcoreOthersParent company operating UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital network. Provides corporate infrastructure, privacy policies, accessibility policies, and operational oversight. Website copyright holder and policy administrator.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Select Medical Holdings Corporation: Select Medical Corporation is the parent/operator of UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital and operates a national network of critical illness recovery hospitals (formerly LTACHs) and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals under similar JV structures. Most direct operational peer given shared brand, policies, and clinical operating model.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a leading academic-affiliated inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Chicago, anchored by Northwestern Medicine. Closely mirrors UF Health Rehab's academic medical center + specialty rehab hybrid model, with research, residency training, and complex case mix.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital: Spaulding Rehabilitation is a Harvard Medical-affiliated specialty rehabilitation hospital in Boston operating under Mass General Brigham. Highly comparable academic medical center + IRF model with similar complex inpatient rehab program portfolio (stroke, SCI, brain injury, amputee).
• Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is a Grand Rapids, MI-based specialty inpatient rehab hospital with academic ties and a comprehensive program portfolio comparable to UF Health Rehab. Similar specialty IRF model with stroke, SCI, brain injury, and pediatric rehabilitation.
• Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation operates multiple specialty inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in New Jersey, with strong academic ties to Rutgers. Directly comparable specialty IRF model serving stroke, SCI, brain injury, and orthopedic cases at similar scale.
• Encompass Health: Encompass Health is the largest operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the US (160+ IRFs), the most direct national peer to UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Comparable specialized IRF service model, similar Medicare-heavy patient mix, and direct competition for stroke, SCI, and brain injury referrals.
• Brooks Rehabilitation: Brooks Rehabilitation is a Jacksonville-based, Florida-centric health system operating multiple inpatient rehab hospitals and outpatient programs. Directly comparable geographic and competitive footprint in North Florida — a primary regional competitor for UF Health Rehab's referral catchment.
• Kindred Rehabilitation Services: Kindred Healthcare operates a national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals under similar specialty care models, including complex stroke, neurologic, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Closely aligned with UF Health Rehab's specialty service portfolio and JV-style operating approach.
• Carolinas Rehabilitation (Atrium Health): Carolinas Rehabilitation is a specialty inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated by Atrium Health (Charlotte, NC). Directly comparable academic health system + IRF model, similar bed scale, and overlapping patient acuity profile.
• TIRR Memorial Hermann: TIRR Memorial Hermann is a Houston-based academic-affiliated specialty rehabilitation hospital consistently recognized among the nation's top rehab facilities. Directly comparable academic IRF model serving medically complex rehabilitation, SCI, and brain injury patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@selectmedicaltv
• Facebookfacebook.com/UFHealthRehab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uf-health-rehabilitation-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/selectmedical

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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