Tennessee Approves $148.5M Ascension Lifepoint 40-Bed Rehab Hospital in Clarksville

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission has approved the construction of a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville Health Campus, a 96-acre site in Clarksville. The facility, a joint venture between Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, will provide specialized care for adults recovering from conditions such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, and orthopedic trauma. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with a planned opening in 2028. The hospital will feature private rooms and multidisciplinary therapy spaces, including a dedicated acquired brain injury unit, staffed by interdisciplinary care teams. This project represents an expansion of rehabilitation services in the region, aiming to help patients regain strength and independence through coordinated, evidence-driven care. The development will create approximately 250 healthcare jobs and is part of a broader health campus offering inpatient, outpatient, surgical, imaging, and specialty services.