New Brain‑Care Center Opens in Howard

A fresh 40‑bed rehabilitation hospital has just opened on South Taylor Street in Howard, a partnership between Hospital Sisters Health System and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. The new site focuses on helping people recover from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord damage and other serious conditions.

Standout Feature: 12‑Bed Neurorecovery Unit

• Only one of its kind in the Green Bay area.
• Quiet, dimly lit environment to protect patients whose senses may be sensitive after brain trauma.

Opening Timeline

• First patients expected by the week of July 20.
• CEO expressed excitement about beginning clinical work and helping patients return home ready for everyday tasks like driving, using the bathroom, and walking on uneven ground.

Patient Experience

• Private rooms equipped with modern amenities:
• Large therapy gym
• Kitchen and laundry facilities
• Activities‑of‑daily‑living suite for discharge preparation
• Courtyard, recreation room, and chapel

Operations & Visiting Hours

• Operating hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Families can visit at any time.
• Typical stay: 10 to 14 days.
• Patients receive roughly three hours of therapy each day.

Impact on Local Healthcare

• The new center will double the current inpatient rehab capacity at HSHS.
• St. Vincent Hospital can repurpose its former 20‑bed unit for acute care needs.
• Expected staff: ~120 (no emergency department).

Project Timeline