Powers Health Rehabilitation Center, St. Mary Medical Center among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2024

NORTHWEST INDIANA | Two Powers Health hospitals are among the best physical rehabilitation centers in  the country, according to Newsweek and Statista Inc., an industry ranking provider. 

Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart have earned places  on the 2024 list, with the former receiving the distinction of No. 2 rehabilitation center in Indiana for a third  consecutive year. St. Mary Medical Center earned a spot in the top five for the state.  

“One of the most important goals we have as a healthcare provider is to improve quality of life for those who  turn to us for help,” said Donald P. Fesko, CEO of Powers Health. “This recognition validates the effective work  of the staff members who work tirelessly to get our patients back to feeling their best and back to the  activities they love.” 

The America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2024 list highlights top physical rehabilitation centers from  all U.S. states. The nation’s top inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) were identified based on the following  data sources: 

• National Online Survey: Thousands of medical experts (physicians, therapists, administration and staff  working in physical rehabilitation facilities) were invited to an online peer-to-peer survey. • Quality Score: Participants also were asked to rank the quality of care, quality of service, quality of  follow-up care, accommodations and amenities. Data published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare &  Medicaid Services (CMS) was taken into consideration. 

• Accreditation: Data on physical rehabilitation centers provided by the Commission on Accreditation of  Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) were  taken into consideration. 

Powers Health Rehabilitation Center, 10215 Broadway, is a multispecialty hospital that includes a 40-bed  inpatient rehabilitation unit. The hospital offers inpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy  rehabilitation, learning skill spaces and therapy gyms. State-of-the-art rehabilitation technology and  equipment at the facility includes the Biodex Balance System™ and the ZeroG® Gait and Balance System to  maximize patients’ recovery.

“It is an honor to be recognized as one of the best physical rehabilitation centers in the country and No. 2 in  the state of Indiana,” said Craig Bolda, administrator of Powers Health Rehabilitation Center. “The outcomes  we see from patients recovering from a stroke, neurological conditions or joint replacement here are  inspiring.” 

St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., is accredited by The Joint Commission and has received gold  seals of approval as a Primary Stroke Center and for Hip and Knee Replacement. Stroke patients and those  who have undergone joint replacement often benefit from rehabilitation. 

“This recognition acknowledges the outstanding service of our rehabilitation staff,” said Janice Ryba, CEO of  St. Mary Medical Center. “We are proud of the work we do, but nothing makes us happier than getting our  patients back on the road to wellness.”