GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 3, 2025) – This week, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, celebrated the opening of Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, a free-standing, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Gainesville on Limestone Parkway.
Northeast Georgia Health System and Lifepoint Rehabilitation leaders cut ribbon
“This is a remarkable step forward for specialty care in our region,” said Kevin Gohman, executive director of Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute. “Our diverse team of clinicians will provide physical medicine oversight; occupational, physical and speech therapies; internal medicine and medical/surgical consultations all with the support of leading-edge rehabilitation technology. With the capabilities we have at Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, we will be able to care for patients with more complex medical needs in spaces custom-designed for every stage of their recovery.”
The 61,000-square-foot facility nearly doubles the patient capacity of the existing 24-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville. All services currently provided at NGMC are transitioning to Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute.
"The opening of Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is a direct reflection of our commitment to meeting the growing needs of patients in our region," said Kevin Matson, vice president of regional hospitals for NGHS. “It’s an exciting milestone not only for NGHS, but for every patient who will benefit from this advanced level of care.”
With large, multidisciplinary therapy gyms, a micro-apartment for practicing activities of daily living, and innovative robotics and rehabilitation technology – like a Smart Car, a Senaptec Sensory Station, a virtual reality platform for neuro rehabilitation and more – patients benefit from customized, evidence-driven therapy plans. Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute also boasts a secured brain-injury unit for those recovering from acquired brain injuries and stroke, an on-site dedicated pharmacy and rooms designed for treating dialysis patients.
“We are excited to officially welcome patients to Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute as we expand access to inpatient rehabilitation care in Hall County and the surrounding region,” said Russ Bailey, president of Lifepoint Rehabilitation. “We know that patient-centered rehabilitation care has a profound impact on the lives of those recovering from illness, injury and surgery, as well as for those managing chronic conditions. At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we’re committed to returning our patients to their lives and families as soon as possible. I can’t wait to see all that we will accomplish on behalf of patients throughout northeast Georgia in the years to come.”
Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is the result of a joint venture partnership between NGHS and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. Lifepoint Rehabilitation will manage day-to-day operations, as the facility joins Lifepoint’s network of more than 45 inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide.
Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is located at 2500 Limestone Parkway in Gainesville. For more information about services and to learn more about career opportunities, please visit www.NGRehabInstitute.com
About Northeast Georgia Health System
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 1,000 beds and more than 1,500 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.
About Lifepoint Rehabilitation
With more than 45 free-standing inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a partner of choice for many major hospital systems in the creation of joint venture operations that are industry-leading in clinical and financial outcomes. Through its IRFs and more than 250 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings, Lifepoint Rehabilitation brings proven rehabilitation management and services expertise to help our patients recover and return home quickly from a number of conditions, including strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, amputations and trauma. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a business unit of Brentwood, Tennessee-based Lifepoint Health.
