Penn Medicine Rehabilitation Makes Newsweek’s 2021 Top Rehabilitation Providers List

September 9, 2021 7:51 pm

GSPP Rehabilitation signage at Penn Medicine Rittenhouse Campus

For the second consecutive year, Penn Medicine Rehabilitation has been named as one of America’s best physical rehabilitation facilities in a national ranking of facilities by Newsweek magazine. An inpatient rehabilitation unit of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, unit, located at Penn Medicine Rittenhouse, is distinguished as one of top physical rehabilitation facilities in the state (ranking 4th) and in the top 20 percent in the country.

“America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2021 highlights the nation’s top inpatient rehabilitation facilities based on the quality of care, quality of service, quality of follow-up care and accommodation and amenities,” according to Newsweek.

“Being honored by Newsweek as one of the top physical rehabilitation providers in the state is a testament to the high quality and compassionate care that our care teams provide every single day,” said Executive Director Jessica Cooper. “Above all else, our goal is to provide care that enables our patients to reach their goals and make the fullest recoveries possible.”

Facilities ranked on the list are certified Medicare and/or Medicaid inpatient rehabilitation facilities. In addition to an expanded methodology for this year’s rankings, Newsweek and market research firm Statista Inc. included CARF accreditations and model systems as measures.

View the full 2021 Pennsylvania rankings on Newsweek’s website.

WINTER STORM UPDATE: In preparation for this weekend’s winter storm, ALL Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy locations are CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If you had an appointment for Outpatient Therapy on Monday, Jan. 26, please call 1-877-969-7342 to reschedule. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.