NJ Rehabilitation Hospital Topping Out | New Facility Update
AtlantiCare and Select Medical are partnering to bring a much-needed rehabilitation hospital to Galloway Township, New Jersey. This new rehabilitation hospital, a 60-bed facility scheduled to open in mid-2026, will provide specialized care for individuals recovering from strokes, injuries, and various neurological disorders.The project marks a significant investment in enhanced rehabilitation services for the region, offering patients access to expert care closer to home. News Directory 3 is following the progress of this exciting development. The hospital will offer a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring complete support for each patient’s recovery journey. Discover what’s next as this important facility comes to life.
AtlantiCare, Select Medical Partner for New Jersey Rehabilitation Hospital
GALLOWAY, N.J. – A new inpatient rehabilitation hospital is coming to Galloway Township, thanks to a joint venture between atlanticare and Select Medical. Leaders from both organizations, along with local officials, recently celebrated a construction milestone, marking progress on the facility slated to open in mid-2026. The beam-signing ceremony highlighted the collaboration between AtlantiCare, the largest health system in southeastern new Jersey, and Select Medical, a major provider of post-acute care.
The 60-bed hospital, featuring all private rooms, will be located one mile east of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus. This new rehabilitation hospital aims to improve access to specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputation, orthopedic trauma, and neurological disorders. The facility represents a important investment in rehabilitation services for the region.
“This hospital fills a critical need in our region. In partnership with Select Medical, we are creating a destination for high-quality rehabilitation care that patients and families can access right here at home,” said Michael Charlton, president and chief executive officer of AtlantiCare. “Too often,patients and families have had to leave the area to receive the care they need after a serious illness or injury. This new facility changes that experience by providing expert rehabilitation close to home, connected to our care teams and designed around each person’s unique recovery goals.”
The three-story hospital will employ a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The care team will include physiatrists,certified rehabilitation nurses,physical and occupational therapists,speech-language pathologists,respiratory therapists,case managers,dietitians,and other specialists,all working together to support each patient’s recovery.
“Our goal is to provide the right care at the right time to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes,” said David Chernow, chief executive officer of Select Medical. “Through this partnership with AtlantiCare, we look forward to expanding access to world-class rehabilitation medicine in southeastern New jersey. This new hospital reflects our shared commitment to delivering innovative, patient-focused care that helps individuals return to independence, their families and communities.”
The AtlantiCare Rehabilitation Hospital will be situated at bacharach Park, named in honor of the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation. The institute served the region for nearly a century, establishing a legacy of compassion and clinical excellence that paved the way for the advanced care now being offered by atlanticare and Select Medical.
What’s next
Construction will continue, with the hospital expected to open in mid-2026, significantly enhancing rehabilitation options for residents of southeastern New Jersey.