Ernest Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals, a network of seven inpatient medical rehabilitation hospitals located in Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Florida. The transaction will increase Ernest Health’s total network from 38 to 45 rehabilitation hospitals across the United States. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals provide specialized rehabilitative care for patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. Ernest Health operates a national network of rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals focused on patient-centered post-acute care with locally led hospital management.
According to Jake Socha, President and CEO of Ernest Health, the transition of Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals to Ernest Health will occur seamlessly in the months following the deal announcement, with no disruption to operations or services. Reunion employees will have the opportunity to remain with their current facilities and transition to the Ernest Health organization. As the Reunion hospitals join Ernest Health, they will continue operating through a locally led hospital model.
According to data captured in the LevinPro, this deal represents the 18th Rehabilitation transaction of the year. There were 50 Rehabilitation deals announced in 2025, and 47 announced in 2024.
