Sheltering Arms Institute Named Among Nation’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals For 2025-2026

RICHMOND, Va. (July 29, 2025) — Sheltering Arms Institute is proud to announce that our hospital has once again been named among the country’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals for the third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.

For 2025-2026, Sheltering Arms Institute is the highest ranked physical rehabilitation hospital in Virginia and No. 27 in the nation out of more than 1,000 physical rehab hospitals evaluated. Additionally, of the more than 4,400 hospitals throughout the country that U.S. News evaluated, Sheltering Arms Institute is among the elite 13% that earned a numerical ranking in a state, metro area, and/or a medical specialty.

“This recognition is a testament to the outstanding care our team delivers every day. Their unwavering courage, compassion, and commitment to helping our patients achieve their best outcomes continue to shine on the national stage. Through expert care and seamless collaboration across departments, Sheltering Arms Institute remains a trusted destination for those seeking world-class physical rehabilitation,” said Alan Lombardo, CEO of Sheltering Arms Institute.

Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excel at 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 more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “With a ‘Best Hospital’ recognition, Americans, in consultation with their medical providers, can confidently choose a regional hospital known for providing superior care for their specific illness or condition.”

In our last fiscal year, Sheltering Arms Institute served 2,569 patients through its inpatient facility and 10,557 patients across its eight outpatient centers. The organization has provided care for patients from 27 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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