Sheltering Arms Institute Joins Nation’s Top 20 Rehabilitation Hospitals

RICHMOND, Va. (July 16, 2024) — After joining the nation’s top 50 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023 in its first year eligible, Sheltering Arms Institute is delighted to announce that our hospital is now ranked among the top 20 physical rehabilitation leaders nationwide.

Sheltering Arms Institute is ranked the 19^th Best Rehabilitation hospital in the country by U.S. News & World Report. This is a testament to the outstanding patient care Sheltering Arms Institute team members provide every day and is a considerable leap from last year’s ranking of 29^th.

“We strive to create the best possible rehabilitation programs and patient experience so each person can achieve their best outcomes,” said Alan Lombardo, CEO of Sheltering Arms Institute. “This recognition reflects the teamwork and dedication of our team members, volunteers, and donors; however, the greatest reward is serving others and seeing our patients make progress on their rehab journeys.”

U.S. News evaluated 1,049 rehabilitation hospitals for the 2024-2025 rankings. Results were based on several factors, including clinical outcomes, quality of care, and physician opinion. Sheltering Arms Institute exceeded national averages among the top 50 in several key metrics such as the percentage of patients who return home following their rehabilitation stay and the number of patients treated for strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and neurological conditions. The hospital also excelled in the categories of advanced technology and patient services.

“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “A ‘Best Hospital’ recognition empowers patients to seek out medical care from the best of the best to treat their illness or condition.”

In fiscal year 2023, Sheltering Arms Institute served 2,369 patients through its inpatient facility and 10,284 patients across its eight outpatient centers. The organization has provided care for patients from 26 states since opening in 2020 and is designated as a Model System in brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

About Sheltering Arms Institute

Sheltering Arms Institute is a non-profit and donor-supported state-of-the-science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers that brings together the brand and clinical reputation of Sheltering Arms and the nationally ranked programs and research of VCU Health through a joint venture. The Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical treatment to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care that facilitates superior outcomes for patients. For more information, please visit ShelteringArmsInstitute.com.

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