Vibra Healthcare acquires Two Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Vibra Healthcare announced that a Vibra affiliate recently acquired two acute medical rehabilitation hospitals from Elmcroft Senior Living of Louisville, KY. The hospitals are Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital at Florence, a 40-bed, 62,550 square foot facility located in Florence, KY; and Highlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, a 41-bed, 50,839 square foot facility located in El Paso, TX.

The hospitals collectively employ 370 medical professionals and staff and provide specialized inpatient and outpatient medical rehabilitative care for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and neurological illnesses.

"We are pleased to add these two outstanding acute medical rehabilitation hospitals to the Vibra family of specialty acute care hospitals. This acquisition further strengthens our strategic objectives of increasing our acute rehabilitation market footprint and providing exceptional patient care," stated Brad Hollinger, chairman and chief executive officer of Vibra Healthcare. "As the nation's population continues to live longer with more active lifestyles, now, more than ever, acute medical rehabilitation hospitals are an essential part of patients' paths to full recovery."