Revenue and Earnings Growth
On a consolidated basis, revenue grew over 7% to $1.36 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA also increased over 7% to $111.7 million. Earnings per common share rose over 21% to $0.23 compared to $0.19 per share in the same quarter last year.
Inpatient Rehab Hospital Division Performance
Revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $328.6 million and adjusted EBITDA was up 13% to $68 million. Revenue per patient day increased nearly 5% and average daily census rose 11%. Occupancy improved to 83% from 82%, with same-store occupancy rising to 86% from 85%.
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Division Growth
Revenue increased over 4% to $609.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose over 10% to $56.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 9.2% from 8.7%. Occupancy remained steady at 65% with admissions up 2.1%.
Regulatory Relief and Development Plans
CMS announced the deferment of the 20% transmittal rule, resulting in a favorable revenue adjustment. The company acquired a 30-bed hospital in Memphis and grew its outpatient portfolio by 3 clinics, with several new development projects in the pipeline.