Recognition highlights Florida’s leading rehabilitation care in Volusia County

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For people recovering from stroke, brain or spinal injuries, or other conditions that suddenly reshape daily life, finding dependable rehabilitation care is essential. A recent Newsweek analysis aims to give the community clearer insight, ranking AdventHealth Daytona Beach No. 3 in Florida among inpatient rehabilitation programs for 2025.

The ranking draws on federal quality measures, national surveys of rehabilitation experts and patient reviews — indicators designed to help families compare programs across safety, effectiveness and overall experience.

“When someone begins rehabilitation, they’re often facing one of the biggest hills they’ll ever climb,” said Dr. David Sinclair, president and CEO of AdventHealth Daytona Beach. “Our role is to steady that climb. People want to know they’ll be cared for by a team that combines skill with empathy and hope with practical support. This recognition helps families see the caliber of care available right here in our community.”

At AdventHealth Daytona Beach, the 32-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit operates within the hospital, giving patients direct access to physicians, emergency care, imaging and pharmacy support — resources that often shape early recovery. Clinicians say this integrated structure supports steadier progress for individuals relearning mobility, communication or everyday tasks after a major illness or injury.

The hospital’s program includes 18 registered nurses — the region’s largest group of board-certified rehabilitation nurses — along with two physiatrists, including the medical director, and a dedicated nurse practitioner.

The program holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in comprehensive, stroke and amputee rehabilitation, reflecting nationally recognized standards that emphasize individualized planning and consistent, high-quality care.

The Newsweek recognition comes as AdventHealth Daytona Beach continues a multi-year expansion scheduled for completion in 2026. The project will add intensive care, neurology and surgical resources — areas frequently involved in caring for people who later require inpatient rehabilitation following stroke, trauma or complex neurological illness. The project is designed to strengthen the continuum of care by increasing access to the tools and expertise patients often need before beginning their rehabilitation journey.

“Rehabilitation can help shape how someone returns to their life,” said Dr. Carolyn Harraway-Smith, chief medical officer. “As our campus grows, we’re expanding the services that matter throughout that journey — from advanced diagnostics and acute care to the therapies that help patients regain strength, independence and a sense of wholeness.”

For Volusia County residents, the Newsweek ranking underscores the community’s access to evidence-based rehabilitation care delivered in a setting designed to support healing in body, mind and spirit.