$30M rehab hospital breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

Construction has officially begun on a $30 million rehabilitation hospital in Lakewood Ranch. 

Exalt Health will operate the facility, which will have 40 beds. It will offer programs for neurological, orthopedic and cardiac recovery and feature modern amenities as well as cutting-edge technology, officials say in a statement. Texas-headquartered Exalt Health specializes in rehab hospitals for those recovering from serious injuries or illnesses, with locations in Florida, Texas and Arizona.

“This new hospital will enable us to extend our high-quality, patient-centered care to more individuals in need of rehabilitation services, helping them recover and regain their independence,” Exalt Health Chief Development Officer and COO Jeff Crawford says in a statement.