The newly opened Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute in Gainesville.
The Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute has unveiled a new rehabilitation hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. This modern facility covers 62,000 square feet and features 40 beds, enhancing patient care in the region. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated its completion, showcasing amenities like a therapeutic gym, specialized therapy rooms, and outdoor recreational areas. The hospital, built through a partnership with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Northeast Georgia Health System, nearly doubles the previous patient capacity, equipped with advanced technology for comprehensive rehabilitation services.
The Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute has celebrated the opening of its newly constructed rehabilitation hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. This modern facility, which spans an impressive 62,000 square feet and is comprised of two stories, features 40 beds dedicated to providing specialized rehabilitation care to patients.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently took place, marking the official opening of this state-of-the-art facility. Groundbreaking for the project commenced in March 2024, a collaborative effort between Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a division of Lifepoint Health. The opening of this new hospital represents a significant milestone for rehabilitation services in the region.
The new rehabilitation hospital is tailored to deliver comprehensive care, equipped with advanced therapeutic resources that are crucial for patient recovery. The first floor of the building is designed to cater to patients’ daily therapeutic needs, featuring a therapy gym, patient day rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area. Additionally, the floor includes a mock bedroom and kitchen to assist patients in life skills training.
On the second floor, there are therapy rooms designed for various rehabilitation activities and 12 patient beds. This level also includes specialized spaces dedicated to patients with brain injuries, ensuring that complex medical needs are addressed effectively.
One of the standout features of the new facility is its expansive outdoor courtyard, which promotes recreational therapy through options such as putting greens, bocce ball courts, and basketball courts. This incorporation of outdoor therapeutic spaces is intended to provide a holistic healing environment for patients.
The new rehabilitation hospital nearly doubles the patient capacity compared to the previous 24-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). As part of this transition, all rehabilitation services formerly provided at NGMC are moving to this cutting-edge facility, significantly enhancing the care options available to the community.
The Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute’s facility is equipped with advanced technologies that aid in patient rehabilitation. These include robotics and virtual reality platforms specifically for neurorehabilitation, along with specialized therapy areas designed to maximize patient outcomes. This commitment to employing modern technology underscores the facility’s dedication to providing top-tier care.
The construction of the rehabilitation hospital, managed by Hoar Construction, faced several obstacles, including weather-related delays and schedule adjustments. The team worked diligently to ensure that the construction did not hinder surrounding businesses, implementing temporary power solutions to keep the project on track despite interruptions from multiple hurricanes. Efficient construction practices were achieved through the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as through the prefabrication of patient room headwall units on-site.
Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. served as the architect for the project, while HVAC installations were managed by Lawson Mechanical. Other partners included AAA Commercial Flooring, Ryals Brothers for paving, Cole Masonry, and Enfinity Engineering as the MEP engineer.
Managing daily operations of the new facility will be Lifepoint Rehabilitation, which is part of a joint venture with Northeast Georgia Health System. This facility is poised to serve as a vital resource for patients navigating various stages of recovery, designed to address a broad spectrum of medical needs. It will join Lifepoint’s extensive network of over 45 inpatient rehabilitation centers located throughout the United States, further enhancing access to quality rehabilitation services in Northeast Georgia.
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