Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Expands with New Beds, Dialysis Room

The hospital adds 20 private patient rooms and a dialysis suite as part of a 14,000-square-foot expansion.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:51pm

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An X-ray-style illustration revealing the internal structure of a hospital bed and medical equipment, conceptually representing the expanded facilities at Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.The new private patient rooms at Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital will provide a more comfortable and accessible environment for patients undergoing intensive rehabilitation therapy.Boise Today

Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Boise, Idaho, has unveiled a major expansion that includes 20 new private patient rooms and a new suite for hemodialysis treatments. The hospital, a partnership between Encompass Health and Saint Alphonsus Health System, serves patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other complex orthopedic conditions.

Why it matters

The expansion allows the hospital to serve more patients, reduce delays in access to care, and continue delivering high-quality rehabilitation services close to home for the Boise community. It reflects the growing demand for comprehensive rehabilitation services as the population ages and experiences more complex medical conditions.

The details

The 14,000-square-foot expansion brings the hospital's total bed count to 60 and adds a new suite for hemodialysis treatments, enabling patients to receive these critical kidney failure treatments on-site during their rehabilitation. Hospital leadership says the expansion will provide patients with more comfort and ease as they complete their therapy.

  • The hospital opened in 2019.
  • The expansion was unveiled on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

A rehabilitation hospital in Boise, Idaho, that serves patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other complex orthopedic conditions. It is a partnership between Encompass Health and Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Joe Griffin

The CEO of Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.

Encompass Health

A national provider of post-acute healthcare services, partnering with Saint Alphonsus Health System to operate the rehabilitation hospital.

Saint Alphonsus Health System

A non-profit health system serving patients in Idaho and Oregon, partnering with Encompass Health to operate the rehabilitation hospital.

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What they’re saying

“This expansion represents more than growth. It represents our commitment to meeting the increasing rehabilitation needs of our community.”

— Joe Griffin, CEO, Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

“With the additional patient rooms, we'll be able to serve more patients, reduce delays in access to care and continue delivering high-quality rehabilitation close to home. We're proud of where we are and excited about where we're going.”

— Joe Griffin, CEO, Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

What’s next

The hospital plans to continue monitoring the rehabilitation needs of the Boise community and exploring ways to expand its services and capacity to meet growing demand.

The takeaway

This expansion of Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital reflects the increasing need for comprehensive rehabilitation services in the Boise area, driven by an aging population and rising prevalence of complex medical conditions. By adding private patient rooms and a dialysis suite, the hospital is enhancing patient comfort and access to critical care during the rehabilitation process.