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NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)August 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Baptist Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation open new 62-bed inpatient hospital in South Miami

Baptist Health South Florida and Lifepoint Rehabilitation have officially opened a new 100,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 6201 Sunset Drive. The facility is designed to provide intensive therapy for over 1,200 patients annually recovering from strokes, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical conditions.

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Why It Matters

The opening of this facility increases regional capacity for specialized services for residents recovering from serious injuries or surgeries.

Key Facts

  • The new Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is located at 6201 Sunset Dr., South Miami.
  • The facility contains 62 patient beds.
  • The building spans 100,000 square feet across three stories.
  • The hospital is projected to serve more than 1,200 patients per year.
  • Specialized clinical environments include bariatric suites, a neuro unit, and dialysis-ready rooms.
  • The facility includes a transitional living apartment to help patients practice daily living tasks.
  • Therapy amenities include interdisciplinary gyms, a therapeutic courtyard, gardens, walking paths, miniature golf, and shuffleboard.
  • Baptist Health South Florida operates 12 hospitals and over 200 outpatient facilities in the region.

Who's Mentioned

personRonald Tolchin“Chief medical officer of the new hospital.”personRuss Bailey“President of Lifepoint Rehabilitation.”other50“Number of inpatient rehabilitation facilities operated by Lifepoint.”other200“Number of outpatient centers at Baptist Health.”other62“Number of beds in the new hospital.”other4,500“Number of physicians at Baptist Health.”other1,200“Projected annual patient capacity.”location6201 Sunset Dr.“Address of the new hospital.”organizationLifepoint Rehabilitation“Partner organization and operating division of Lifepoint Health.”organizationBaptist Health South Florida“Healthcare organization opening the new facility.”other29,000“Number of employees at Baptist Health.”other100,000“Square footage of the facility.”