This hospital is accredited by The
Joint Commission
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Cypress, we serve the greater Houston area as a leading provider of pulmonary rehabilitation, inpatient physical rehabilitation for stroke and amputation and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.
Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
60 Private rooms
Cafeteria
Courtyard
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Nonsmoking
Pet friendly
Interpreter services
Spanish translators available
Tours available
Volunteers
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in hip fracture rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in amputee rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in wound care.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in Parkinson's disease.
The Stroke Center of Excellence award is part of Encompass Health’s internal recognition program to highlight accomplishments within our rehabilitation hospitals. It is achieved through a dedication, hard work and superior patient outcomes. To meet strict certification criteria, hospitals must provide high quality services, and the program must meet The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and hold The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation to qualify.
Chief Executive Officer
Katy was named CEO at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress in April 2024.
Katy was named CEO at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress in April 2024. She served as associate administrator at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Waco before joining the Encompass Health Cypress team. Additional experience includes serving as area director of quality and risk management for both Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Katy earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee and her master’s degree in biomedical ethics from Albany Medical College. Katy also holds a juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
Medical Director
Dr. Lachina has served as the medical director of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress since October 2011. He completed his medical studies at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York Medical College.
Prior to joining HealthSouth, Dr. Lachina served as the medical director for the rehabilitation department at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital for 22 years. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is a member of the Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Lachina is an independent private practice physician.
Controller
Melissa Haddox joined the Encompass Health team as controller in March, 2013. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from West Texas State University. Melissa has over 30 years of experience in healthcare and financial management. Previously, she has worked at for profit hospital corporate offices in management roles with responsibility for Medicare and Medicare reimbursement and regulatory compliance in both inpatient acute and post-acute settings.
Director of Quality and Risk Management
Ashley joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress in June 2012. Her prior work experience includes data analysis in a risk management department for a non-profit medical organization. She then moved to the hospital setting in order to gain experience in quality management, which includes patient satisfaction, process improvement, and compliance. Ashley received her bachelor’s degree in communication from St. Edward’s University in 2006 and her MBA from University of Houston – Victoria in 2012.
Director of Facility Management
Alex serves as the director of facility management for Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Cypress. Alex joined the Cypress team in 2018 after working nine years in facility management for an acute care hospital. He received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Baylor University in 2009. Alex is responsible for environmental services, maintenance and life safety of the hospital.
Director of Pharmacy
Aaron joined the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress team as the director of pharmacy in November 2023. Aaron actively participates in the education of upcoming pharmacists as an educational preceptor and is a member of various professional organizations. He is passionate about ensuring our patients are provided with the best care and, upon leaving our hospital, understand the important role their medications play in helping them live the life they want to live. Aaron earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy.
Director of Human Resources
Byron serves as the director of human resources for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He joined the Encompass Health Cypress team in 2016 after spending the previous 12 years in the acute care hospital environment. Byron is responsible to plan, organize and direct all aspects of human resources management for the hospital.
Director of Case Management
Chris has been employed at Encompass Health for 8 years.
Chris has been employed at Encompass Health for 8 years. She graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. She is a Certified Case Manager.
Director of Therapy Operations
Susha serves as the director of therapy operations at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress. She joined Encompass Health in November 2014 as a physical therapist and was promoted to physical therapy team lead soon after. Prior to joining Encompass Health in 2014, Susha worked in various settings including acute inpatient, home health and skilled nursing. Susha has been a physical therapist since 2003 and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in Michigan. She has specializations in neurological rehabilitation including C/NDT for stroke rehabilitation and LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s rehabilitation. Susha is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and returning patients to independence.
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