With an established healthcare presence, Temple, Texas boasts quality patient care and serves as a hub for health and life sciences in the region. In addition to large providers of primary, emergency and specialty care, Temple is home to Everest Rehabilitation Hospital, which celebrates its first anniversary next month.
In August 2019, the Dallas-based physical rehabilitation hospital opened the doors to its 41,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Temple. The hospital offers Central Texans 36 beds with comprehensive services and nursing to help individuals recover from debilitating injuries and complex medical conditions. The six-acre campus features an outdoor mobility courtyard, two therapy gyms, an onsite pharmacy, indoor and outdoor dining halls, and a HydroWorx pool complete with an underwater treadmill for low-impact resistance therapy.
Everest Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on specialized care with individualized treatment plans. The location in Temple, Texas offers easily accessible care for thousands of Texans along the I-35 corridor. The project represents a $23 million investment with 100 direct employees and the opportunity for future expansion.
“We are thrilled to provide this state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation hospital for the benefit of Central Texans,” says Jay Quintana, CEO and co- Founder of Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals. “The process of building, opening, and operating our Temple, Texas facility has been unparalleled in ease and the outpouring of community support. We are proud to call Temple home and look forward to growing alongside the city.”
Cutting-edge medical facilities like Everest Rehabilitation Hospital make up the largest employment sector in Temple, Texas. With more than 40 percent of the population employed in healthcare, it is no wonder that new and expanding providers opt to plant roots here. Temple’s diverse, skilled workforce, superior location, and dynamic network of existing powerhouses and startups make the city an excellent place for companies to progress just as Everest encourages patients to expand their mobility.
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