The Sanders Trust, a healthcare real estate investment and development company based in Birmingham, recently received national recognition for one of its projects.

Newsweek Magazine named Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City the best physical rehab center in Oklahoma and one of the best in the country.

The Sanders Trust originally developed this 54,000 square-foot rehabilitation hospital in 2012 and owned the real estate associated with the hospital until a subsequent disposition. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, trauma-related neurological conditions and other long-term illnesses or injuries.

Designed to promote recuperation outside the traditional hospital setting, the facility incorporates many unique features, including specialized beds, a dedicated dining area, a therapy gym that features state-of-the-art devices, an in-house apartment where patients practice daily living tasks, outdoor walking trails and healing gardens.

“We are honored to have the Class A facility that we developed and owned receive this recognition and honor from Newsweek,” stated Rance Sanders, president and CEO of The Sanders Trust. “The development of this facility was a significant one for the community it serves.”

The ranking by Newsweek is based on quality metrics for inpatient care, service and follow-up care as well as accommodations and amenities. The outlet utilized a rigorous methodology that includes data from a survey of thousands of medical experts along with quality measures from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“We are so grateful to Newsweek for this recognition. Our incredible team is dedicated to providing outstanding, compassionate care for our patients,” added Thomas S. Elliott, CEO of Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City. “Our care team is intentional about creating a great experience for every one of our patients. Patient care is a partnership between each patient, their family and friends, and our care team members to improve their lives and get them back to doing what they love most.”

Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn