If you or someone you love needs intensive therapy after a stroke, a brain or spinal cord injury, an amputation, or major orthopedic surgery, the Las Vegas valley has a short list of dedicated inpatient rehabilitation options.
Acute rehab facilities in Las Vegas and Henderson include three Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals (Las Vegas, Desert Canyon and Henderson), Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Henderson, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills, and the acute rehabilitation unit at Kindred Hospital Las Vegas – Flamingo.
One honest note first: Sahara West Urgent Care & Wellness is not an inpatient rehab hospital. What we do is help with the steps on either side of one, such as pre-op clearance before surgery, post-op follow-up, X-rays, and primary care once you are home. This guide covers both, so you can find the right facility and the right support in one place.
Heading into surgery that may lead to rehab? Get your pre-op evaluation done without a long wait. Call (702) 248-0554 or book an appointment.
Acute Rehab Facilities in Las Vegas at a Glance
These are listed by area, not ranked.
| Facility | Area | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas | Central Las Vegas | 1250 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 | (702) 877-8898 |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Desert Canyon | Southwest Las Vegas | 9175 W. Oquendo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89148 | (702) 252-7342 |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson | Henderson | 10301 Jeffreys St., Henderson, NV 89052 | (702) 939-9400 |
| Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital | Henderson (Siena campus) | 2930 Siena Heights Dr., Henderson, NV 89052 | (725) 726-2000 |
| PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills | Northwest Las Vegas | 6166 N. Durango Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89149 | (725) 223-4100 (admissions: 725-223-4111) |
| Kindred Hospital Las Vegas – Flamingo (acute rehabilitation unit) | East Las Vegas | 2250 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119 | (702) 784-4300 |
Details were checked in October 2026. Call before you go, because admissions processes, phone lines and programs can change.
What Is Acute Rehab?
Acute rehab, also called inpatient rehabilitation, is hospital-level recovery care with a daily therapy schedule. You stay at the facility with 24-hour nursing, a rehabilitation physician overseeing your care, and a team of physical, occupational and speech therapists working toward specific goals. The aim is to get you functioning well enough to go home.
Medicare describes the standard in terms of intensity. An inpatient rehabilitation facility program generally means at least 3 hours of therapy per day, at least 5 days per week. In well-documented cases it can instead be about 15 hours of therapy across seven consecutive days. It also involves more than one therapy discipline, including physical or occupational therapy, plus regular physician visits.
Who typically needs acute rehab?
Acute rehab is most often recommended after:
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury or other brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Amputation and prosthetic training
- Hip fracture, joint replacement or complex orthopedic surgery
- Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis
- Multiple trauma after a serious accident
The hospital team decides whether you are a good candidate. In general, you need to be medically stable enough to take part in intensive therapy and likely to benefit from it.
Acute Rehab vs. Nursing Home vs. LTACH vs. Outpatient Therapy
“Rehab” covers several levels of care, and families often get these confused at discharge.
| Level of care | What it is | Typically best for |
|---|---|---|
| Acute inpatient rehab (IRF) | Intensive daily therapy, 24-hour nursing, physician oversight | People who can take part in about 3 hours of therapy a day and are expected to improve significantly |
| Skilled nursing facility (SNF) | Skilled nursing plus therapy, generally at a lower intensity | People who need ongoing nursing care or a slower recovery pace |
| Long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) | Extended hospital-level care for complex medical conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds or sepsis | People who are still medically complex and need longer acute-level treatment |
| Outpatient therapy / home health | Therapy visits while you live at home | People who are stable, mobile enough to go home, and need ongoing strengthening or skills work |
Some Las Vegas hospitals blur these lines. Kindred Hospital Las Vegas – Flamingo, for example, combines long-term acute care beds with a smaller acute rehabilitation unit. Kindred’s Sahara campus on West Sahara Avenue is a long-term acute care hospital, which is a different level of care from acute rehab. Ask exactly which level a bed or program is.
Acute Rehab Facilities in Las Vegas and Henderson: What to Know About Each
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas
Encompass Health says this hospital has served patients for more than 30 years. It treats stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic and neurological conditions, and offers pulmonary rehabilitation. The facility states that patients receive three hours of therapy a day, five days a week. It is accredited by The Joint Commission, and visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Desert Canyon
This is Encompass Health’s southwest valley location and part of its three-hospital Las Vegas area network. It is a good option to ask about if you live in Spring Valley, Enterprise or the southwest side. It is also Joint Commission accredited, with 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. visiting hours.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson
The Henderson hospital lists programs for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic conditions, Parkinson’s disease, and pulmonary and cardiac conditions. It also lists on-site dialysis and tours. The hospital states that it accepts VA Community Care Network and TRICARE, which matters for veterans and military families.
Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital (Henderson)
This 60-bed, all-private-room hospital opened in 2019 on the Dignity Health–St. Rose Dominican Siena campus. It is a joint venture between Dignity Health and Select Medical. It offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech-language therapy for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injuries and other conditions.
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills
PAM’s Centennial Hills hospital has 44 private rooms and focuses on medically complex rehabilitation patients. It has stroke and amputation programs and uses the EksoNR robotic exoskeleton in therapy. You can call the admissions line to schedule a tour.
Kindred Hospital Las Vegas – Flamingo (Acute Rehabilitation Unit)
This is a 12-bed acute rehabilitation unit inside a 78-bed hospital, with 24-hour clinical care. It serves stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, amputation and trauma patients. Because it sits within a long-term acute care hospital, it can suit patients who also have complex medical needs.
How to Choose an Acute Rehab Facility
Hospitals must involve you in discharge planning, so ask your case manager or social worker for a list of options and take your time comparing them. Questions worth asking each facility:
- Does it treat my condition? Ask about stroke, spinal cord, brain injury or amputation programs specifically.
- Is it in network with my insurance? Ask the facility and your plan, because coverage and authorization differ by plan.
- What does a typical day look like? Ask how many hours of therapy per day, which disciplines, and whether therapy is one-on-one.
- Which physicians oversee care, and how often do they visit?
- What technology and equipment does the therapy gym have? Examples include robotic gait trainers and balance systems.
- How close is it for family? Frequent visits and family training sessions often help recovery.
- Can we tour first? Several facilities list tours or invite you to call.
- What happens at discharge? Ask about home-safety planning, equipment, outpatient therapy and follow-up appointments.
How Admission and Coverage Work
Most admissions begin with a referral from your hospital team or physician. The facility then reviews your records and clinical needs, and your insurance may require authorization. Medicare Advantage and private plans have their own rules, so confirm with your plan.
Many people move to acute rehab straight from a hospital stay after stroke, injury or surgery. Starting the conversation early with your surgeon or care team, ideally before a planned surgery, helps avoid delays.
Where Sahara West Fits: Before Surgery and After Discharge
Sahara West Urgent Care & Wellness is located at 6125 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, and serves patients from across the valley, including Henderson, Summerlin and Spring Valley. We don’t provide inpatient rehab, but we can support your recovery at several points.
Before surgery: pre-op clearance
If you are scheduled for a procedure, our pre-op clearance covers a thorough medical evaluation, lab work, an EKG, a medication review and a conversation about surgical risks and post-operative planning. We can coordinate with your surgical team. Walk-ins are welcome.
After discharge: follow-up and primary care
Once you’re home, recovery doesn’t stop. We offer post-surgical follow-up and walk-in primary care for chronic condition management and everyday health needs. If you’re choosing a new provider, our guide on questions to ask before choosing a primary care provider can help.
After an injury: car accident and work injuries
If an accident or on-the-job injury may lead to rehab, early evaluation and documentation matter. Our car accident care includes exams, X-rays and medical documentation. Our workers’ compensation care includes Nevada C-4 paperwork and follow-up care toward maximum medical improvement.
Imaging and everyday needs
Our X-ray clinic offers walk-in X-rays on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For same-day needs that aren’t emergencies, we offer urgent care six days a week. Not sure about coverage? Check the insurance plans we accept or ask about our membership plans.
Need a pre-op evaluation or post-op check-in? Call (702) 248-0554 or book an appointment online. Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
When It’s an Emergency, Don’t Wait
Urgent care is not the place for a possible stroke or severe injury. Call 911 immediately for sudden face drooping, arm or leg weakness, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden vision loss, sudden loss of balance, or a severe head, spine or other major injury. Acute rehab begins only after emergency treatment and hospital stabilization.
Looking for Drug or Alcohol Treatment Instead?
“Rehab” can also mean addiction treatment, which is a different path from the medical rehabilitation described above. If that’s what you need, see our substance abuse treatment programs or call (702) 248-0554.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some acute rehab facilities in Las Vegas?
Options in the Las Vegas–Henderson area include Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals in Las Vegas, Desert Canyon and Henderson, Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Henderson, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills, and the acute rehabilitation unit at Kindred Hospital Las Vegas – Flamingo.
What is the difference between acute rehab and a nursing home?
Acute rehab is intensive and hospital-level, with daily therapy, 24-hour nursing and physician oversight, and generally about 3 hours of therapy a day. A skilled nursing facility provides skilled nursing and therapy at a generally lower intensity.
Who qualifies for acute inpatient rehab?
Typically, people recovering from stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, amputation, major orthopedic surgery or serious trauma who are medically stable and can benefit from an intensive therapy program. The facility’s clinical team makes the final decision after reviewing your records.
Does Medicare cover acute rehab?
Medicare covers inpatient rehabilitation facility care when its medical criteria are met, including the need for an intensive therapy program and physician supervision. Medicare Advantage and private plans have their own authorization rules, so confirm with your plan and the facility.
How long does acute rehab last?
It depends on your condition and progress. Stays can run from days to weeks, and rehab ends when you’ve regained enough function to go home safely.
Do I need a referral for acute rehab?
Most admissions start with a referral from the hospital team or your physician, followed by a clinical evaluation and insurance review. Ask your case manager or social worker to start the process early.
Can urgent care help before or after rehab?
Urgent care can’t admit you to inpatient rehab, but Sahara West can help around it with pre-op clearance, post-op follow-up, X-rays and walk-in primary care. Call (702) 248-0554 to ask what fits your situation.
Next Steps
Choosing acute rehab is a big decision, and you don’t have to make it alone. Ask your care team for referrals, tour if you can, and compare coverage. For the care around it, call Sahara West Urgent Care & Wellness at (702) 248-0554, visit us at 6125 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89146, or book online.
This article is for general information only and isn’t medical advice. Facility details were verified in October 2026 and can change, so confirm details with each facility and your insurer.
