Abrazo Health has expanded its West Valley footprint with the addition of a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital at the Abrazo West Campus, increasing access to post-acute care and strengthening continuity of care for patients across the region.
The 24-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is in the two-story Abrazo Litchfield Medical Building at 1375 N. Litchfield Road. The facility will provide recovery services for patients following traumatic injuries, cardiovascular surgery, stroke and advanced spine care.
It is connected to the Abrazo West Campus by an existing pedestrian footpath, allowing patients to transition between acute hospital treatment and rehabilitation services.
Rehabilitation offerings include physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physiatry, internal medicine, and access to surgical and medical subspecialty consultation services.
“This is more than just a medical office building,” said Brian Elisco, Arizona Group CEO for Abrazo Health. “People’s lives will be impacted here every single day. Inpatient rehabilitation is about helping people reclaim their lives.”
Health system leaders said the on-campus model is designed to improve continuity of care by allowing patients to remain under the same medical team throughout their recovery.
“By having inpatient rehabilitation services on our campus that are supported by physicians on the same medical team, we are able to follow our patients’ care from acute to rehabilitation and their transition back into the community,” said Hans Driessnack, CEO of Abrazo West.
Dr. Sushant Kale, interventional neurologist and director of Stroke and Interventional Neurology for Abrazo West Campus, said the proximity of the rehabilitation hospital improves outcomes for high-acuity patients.
“This model ensures our high-acuity patients receive the full complement of coordinated care as they move into the post-acute stage of their recovery,” Kale said. “We are excited to be able to follow our patients’ rehabilitation progress in a facility that is close to the hospital and in the community where they live.”
Elisco said inpatient rehabilitation plays a critical role in helping patients regain independence following life-altering medical events.
“When a person suffers a stroke or traumatic injury, their entire world can change in an instant,” he said. “Our goal is not just survival, but helping patients return to living their lives.”
Goodyear Vice Mayor Brandon Hampton said the project adds capacity to the city’s growing health care ecosystem and expands access to services for local residents.
“Our residents need more healthcare options, and this brings care closer to where they live,” Hampton said. “This facility strengthens healthcare access not just for Goodyear, but for the entire West Valley.”
Abrazo Health officials said the project reflects a broader commitment to investing in community-based healthcare designed around patient needs.
“The real work begins after the ribbon cutting,” Driessnack said. “That’s when patient care starts, and that’s what matters most.”
For more information, visit AbrazoHealth.com.
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