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Revolutionizing & Reimagining Rehabilitation Care

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital is the home for the . We are in the beautiful foothills of Salt Lake City at the doorstep of the Wasatch Mountain Range. Our care extends across all forms of rehabilitative care, including strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and more. 

As part of an academic medical center, we innovate, educate, and conduct research to improve our patient care and outcomes. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital offers an enriched healing environment with the most advanced technologies and innovations to transform rehabilitation care for the Mountain West and beyond.

Awards & Recognition

Gold emblem with blue stars that says Aspire to Excellence CARF accredited
Deep red circle that says Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Care
2021 Guardian of Excellence Award in green and black letters

The Hospital of Their Dreams

At the heart of the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital is a dedication to helping patients discover their resilience after traumatic injuries.

Innovations in Research & Rehabilitation Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, innovation takes center stage when it comes to improving the lives of individuals facing physical and neurological challenges. 

The and are both hubs for cutting-edge research and development that revolutionize the field of rehabilitation inside Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. 

Professor Jacob George, director of the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab shows female student the Star Wars-inspired prosthetic arm.

PM&R Research

"Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah PM&R and Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital are committed to offering the best care, training, and innovation possible in a balanced program with ample sources and limitless opportunity. You’ll be inspired."
David Steinberg Executive Medical Director, Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital & Department Chair, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Training the Next Generation of Rehabilitation Leaders

The Department of PM&R at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah has many excellent training programs for the next generation of rehabilitation specialists. This includes a well-rounded with clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. We provide residents with exceptional clinical experience in a broad range of injuries and disabilities. Our unique training covers the full spectrum of rehabilitation medicine, such as spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and more. 

We also offer fellowship training programs in the following specialties: 

Neilsen Rehab hospital nurse with dark hair and female physical therapist in black scrubs discuss older male patient sitting in wheelchair with oxygen mask.
Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital nurse and physical therapist talk with their patient.

Honoring Craig H. Neilsen's Legacy

Painting of Craig H. Neilsen
Craig H. Neilsen painting that hangs in the lobby at Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital.

Craig H. Neilsen (1941-2006) sustained a severe spinal cord injury in 1985. He was a prominent real estate developer who founded the casino gaming company, Ameristar Casions, Inc. As a result of his life-altering injury, he created a private foundation in 2002 to support programs and scientific research dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injuries. 

In November 2017, the Foundation generously donated $47.5 million toward a new rehabilitation hospital at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health. After decades of dreaming, U of U Health opened Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital in May 2020.

The legacy of Neilsen’s passion and dedication, together with U of U Health’s patient and family-centered focus, has resulted in a seamless and unique experience.

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