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Lifepoint Rehabilitation celebrates 51 facilities and units named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026. September 25, 2026 This week, Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recognized 32 inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and 19 of its contracted acute rehabilitation units awarded on Newsweek's list of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on August 27th, 2026, and can be viewed on Newsweek's website. The America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 ranking awards the leading physical rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. The 25 states with the most facilities according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were ranked individually. The facilities from the remaining states were grouped into 4 regions: Northeast, Midwest, West, and South. The list is based on four data pillars: * Quality Metrics: Data for IRFs published by the U.S. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). * Reputation Survey: An online survey among experts with knowledge of physical rehabilitation centers (physicians, physiotherapists, doctors, clinic managers and other health care professionals) was conducted in cooperation with Newsweek. * Quality Designations: Data on physical rehabilitation centers provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). * Google Reviews: Reviews from Google were included as a proxy for patient satisfaction. Based on the study results, Lifepoint Rehabilitation is honored to be recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026. Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys. The 32 freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities are part of 55 joint venture partnerships with regional health systems across the country. In each, Lifepoint Rehabilitation supports the day-to-day operations and delivery of rehabilitation care. The company also provides contract management support to acute rehabilitation units, operating more than 250 such units within hospitals and other therapy settings nationwide. Against this backdrop of clinical excellence, Lifepoint Rehabilitation continues to expand its presence across the country. The company has opened five new rehabilitation hospitals so far this year, including one wholly owned facility and four facilities with new joint venture partners. A sixth facility is expected to open in October. Looking ahead, Lifepoint Rehabilitation plans to open six new rehabilitation hospitals in 2027, reflecting continued momentum in expanding access to high-quality rehabilitation care. "Celebrating this recognition is really about honoring the people behind it," said Russ Bailey, president of Lifepoint Rehabilitation. "Across our rehabilitation network, our teams show up every day with deep clinical expertise, compassion and a shared commitment to helping patients move forward after illness or injury. We are grateful to see their work acknowledged in this way, and we remain focused on strengthening access to high-quality rehabilitation care that helps patients return to the lives, routines and people they love - all in support of our mission of making communities healthier(R)." Lifepoint Rehabilitation also recognized 9 of its freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities for ranking first in their states or regions. These facilities include Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in the Northeast Region, Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital in Tennessee, Community Health Rehabilitation Hospital North in Indiana, Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler in Arizona, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsylvania, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis in Missouri, UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Wisconsin, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington. About Lifepoint Health Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum. Driven by a mission of making communities healthier(R), the company has a growing diversified healthcare delivery network comprised of nearly 59,000 dedicated employees, 68 community hospital campuses, 80 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals and more than 300 additional sites of care, including managed acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. For more information about the company, visit www.LifepointHealth.net. About Lifepoint Rehabilitation With more than 50 freestanding 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 its 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.

Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health break ground on new inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital in central Indiana. September 17, 2026 Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, celebrated a major milestone today as they officially broke ground on Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health Hospital South. The future behavioral health hospital will be a 120-bed, free-standing facility designed to provide comprehensive treatment for complex mental health conditions. As the first of two planned hospitals developed through this joint venture in the greater Indianapolis area, the campus represents a major step forward in strengthening the region's healthcare continuum. "As Indiana's largest provider of behavioral health services, Community Health Network understands the critical need for accessible, high-quality mental health care," said Jason Fahrlander, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Community Health Network. "This new hospital reflects the strength of our partnership with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and our shared commitment to expanding access to compassionate, specialized care for patients and families across central Indiana." The facility will directly address a critical shortage of behavioral health services throughout central Indiana. It will also bridge a growing gap in care and ensure patients can access vital support in their own community by significantly increasing the network's capacity and prioritizing dedicated treatment spaces. "We know that the compassionate, specialty care that will be delivered within this facility will be a testament to our shared vision and values-driven approach to patient care," said Nicki Tessler, president of Lifepoint Behavioral Health. "As we celebrate this important milestone, we want to thank everyone who has come together to make this hospital a place for hope, healing and recovery for the Indianapolis community." The facility's treatment models will address the unique needs of various patient populations using evidence-based therapies focused on improving and sustaining mental health. Upon completion, Lifepoint Behavioral Health will manage day-to-day operations for the free-standing hospital. The hospital will join Lifepoint Behavioral Health's growing national network of 24 behavioral health facilities. It will be located at 8708 Shelby Street in Indianapolis, IN. About Community Health Network Headquartered in Indianapolis, Community Health Network has been deeply committed to the communities it serves since opening its first hospital, Community Hospital East, in 1956. Community Health Network puts patients first while offering a full continuum of healthcare services, world-class innovations and a new focus on population health management. Exceptional care, simply delivered, is what sets Community Health Network apart and what makes it a leading not-for-profit healthcare destination in central Indiana. For more information about Community Health Network, please visit eCommunity.com. About Lifepoint Behavioral Health Lifepoint Behavioral Health specializes in providing compassionate care across the behavioral healthcare continuum. Through its 25 behavioral health hospitals and more than 30 behavioral health units, Lifepoint Behavioral Health operates a unified ecosystem of behavioral healthcare through independent operation, contract management and joint venture partnerships with hospitals and providers across the country. Lifepoint Behavioral Health has diversified programming, allowing specific therapy models of treatment while encompassing the whole person. These treatment models provide evidence-based therapies with distinct short- and long-term goals of improving and sustaining mental health. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is a business unit of Brentwood, Tennessee-based Lifepoint Health.