Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is celebrating ten years of being a part of the Houston Methodist hospital system. Since February 2014, Continuing Care Hospital, originally Christus St. Catherine Hospital, has been providing the Houston Methodist standard of care to its patients and has expanded to meet the growing needs of the community. The facility is located on a tree-lined campus at 701 S Fry Rd, in Katy.

A celebration was held in late January with hospital board members, hospital leaders, physicians, employes and volunteers. The event reflected on the hospital’s decade-long journey with Houston Methodist and its contributions to the system and the community.

In 2014, the hospital had 14 beds and 78 employees. Today, Houston Methodist Continuing Care has grown to 58 beds and 398 employees.

Gary Kempf, chief executive officer of Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital, said, “Our journey over the past decade has been extraordinary. As we celebrate this milestone, I am inspired by the continuous growth and evolution of Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital.”

As the only long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) within the Houston Methodist system, Houston Methodist Continuing Care plays a vital role in offering extended hospitalization services to patients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital moved swiftly to open a high-intensity care unit, which treated critically ill patients and assisted with surge capacity across the Houston Methodist system. In 2020, the hospital opened a new location in the Texas Medical Center, which has a 40-bed capacity to serve the growing demand for long-term acute care services.

"The dedication of our physicians, employees and volunteers has been the driving force behind our success. Together, we have built a hospital that not only meets but exceeds the healthcare needs of our community,” said Kempf.

The Houston Methodist Continuing Care campus also houses a range of outpatient services, including imaging, rehabilitation, wound care and cardiac rehabilitation. To learn more about Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/continuing-care.