Brooks Rehabilitation Breaks Ground on New Physical Rehabilitation Hospital in Arizona

PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Rehabilitation, nationally acclaimed for its expertise in treating life-altering injuries, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 80,000-square-foot rehabilitation hospital on Mayo Clinic's Phoenix campus.

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and among the top 20 nationwide, the new hospital will join Brooks' network that includes three existing rehabilitation hospitals in Florida. Located adjacent to Mayo Clinic's Phoenix hospital and near the Arizona State University Health Futures Center, the new state-of-the-art facility will include 60 private rooms and specialize in caring for patients recovering from strokes, organ transplantation, advanced cancer care and other complex conditions.

Shared Commitment to Excellence

At the groundbreaking, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego spoke about the excellent healthcare in Phoenix and their commitment to recruiting top organizations. "I'm so excited to welcome Brooks to this beautiful part of our incredible city. Mayo has saved and improved so many lives in the city of Phoenix and this collaboration will only take this success rate to the next level," she shared.

Doug Baer, Brooks Rehabilitation President and CEO, thanked city officials, board members and the Mayo Clinic and Brooks teams for their support, and stated, "Having worked with Mayo Clinic Florida for 20 years, our missions and values are closely aligned, with both organizations focused on high quality care, treating the most complex patients in a coordinated system, researching new treatments and technologies and advancing education."

Richard Gray, MD, CEO of Mayo Clinic in Arizona, emphasized the impact of their partnership in elevating patient care. "Together we look forward to providing world-class care in the Phoenix area that is integrated, collaborative and above all else, patient-centered. We at Mayo Clinic will transition patients to this new rehabilitation hospital confident that they will receive the cutting-edge therapies they need to make a successful return to their lives," said Dr. Gray.

Leadership Rooted in Culture

Brooks also introduced the hospital's key leaders. Bryan Murphy, CRRN, MHA, MRMC, will serve as President and VP of Operations. Murphy's career at Brooks began in 2009 and has since taken on positions of increasing authority. In his current role as the VP of Operations at the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – Bartram, he's demonstrated exceptional leadership in patient care, quality and operational growth.

Kerry A. Maher, PT, MD, is named Interim Medical Director. Dr. Maher brings a wealth of clinical and operational expertise. She will oversee the development of referral relationships while assisting in crafting clinical care protocols to ensure seamless integration of Brooks' renowned rehabilitation model.

Built for Healing

The hospital's development team includes: Anchor Health Properties (developer); Kitchell (general contractor); Hoefer Welker (architect); Kimley-Horn (civil engineer). Additionally, the hospital entered into a long-term lease agreement for the property with Pan-American Financial Assistance Foundation with funding arranged and structured by Veyron.

Mayo Clinic has a minority interest in this joint venture.

The $70 million hospital will bring 200 new jobs to the region once fully operational, with an expected completion in fall 2026.

About Brooks Rehabilitation
Brooks Rehabilitation has been a nonprofit system of physical rehabilitation for more than 50 years. Brooks is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, education and technology. Brooks operates three hospitals, provides outpatient services in more than 50 locations, offers skilled nursing, assisted living/memory care along with community programs to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.

About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and to providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news.

SOURCE Brooks Rehabilitation