20 Bed Addition to Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Waco in Robinson, TX

The 20 Bed Addition to Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Waco is a completed construction project located at 3600 South Loop 340 in Robinson, Texas. The work involved adding 14,940 square feet to the existing facility, with an estimated cost of $12,872,819. This expansion significantly increased the hospital's capacity and clinical space within McLennan County.

The scope of work included a new 14,125-square-foot patient wing featuring 20 additional beds, a nurse station, a day room, a laboratory, storage areas, and staff amenities. Additionally, the project expanded the therapy gym by 815 square feet. These additions were designed to enhance rehabilitation services for patients residing in the Waco area.

Encompass Health Corp served as the owner of record for this private development. Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio provided the design services, while Ernesto Sarabia was the registered accessibility specialist ensuring compliance with state requirements. The project was privately funded on private land for private use, distinguishing it from publicly funded infrastructure projects in the region.

Project Status and Timeline

Construction began in May 2025, following the registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in March 2025. The scheduled completion date was December 2025. The final inspection was passed in March 2025, and TDLR closed the project file in January 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The project is now officially closed.

In comparison to other additions to existing buildings in McLennan County, this project’s cost is above the county median for its type. The estimated cost per square foot of $862 is also above the county median of $147. The scheduled build window of 214 days is close to the county median of 183 days. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which may influence long-term maintenance considerations for the facility.