The Health Services and Development Agency of the State of Tennessee has granted Certificate of Need approval for the construction and operation of a freestanding rehabilitation hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Rehabilitation is the product of a joint venture between Ascension Saint Thomas and Kindred Healthcare, LLC.
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Rehabilitation will serve nine counties and a population of 1.9 million, including more than 298,000 senior citizens. Upon completion and pending necessary regulatory approvals, the 40-bed, state-of-the-art facility will replace the 24-bed Acute Rehab Unit now located at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Rehabilitation will provide additional access to post-acute care by addressing Middle Tennessee’s shortage of dedicated beds for individuals who require extended neurological and cardiovascular care following serious health events.
“Ascension Saint Thomas has always been committed to providing high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services designed to help patients with acute physical limitations progress toward independent living,” said Fahad Tahir, President and CEO, Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and West hospitals. “This specialized collaboration with Kindred Healthcare will improve the lives of Middle Tennesseans and enhance clinical integration across the acute care and rehabilitation treatment settings.”
The service area’s senior citizen population is expected to rise by 41,000 in the next four years, making this facility even more critical to Middle Tennessee’s continued well-being and prosperity.
Photo: Fahad Tahir, President and CEO, Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and West hospitals.
