Burke Rehabilitation Secures $300,000 In State Grants for Investment in Innovative Technologies
Secured under the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Members Gary Pretlow and Michael Benedetto, the funding will support the purchase of 30 smart beds at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
White Plains, NY (January 22, 2026): Burke Rehabilitation®, a leading provider of advanced physical and medical rehabilitation and member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced that it has been awarded $300,000 in grant funding to invest in state-of-the-art technology to elevate its award-winning inpatient care. The funding will contribute to the installation of hospital smart beds, an innovative technology shown to improve patient health outcomes and experience with a focus on safety, while promoting faster recovery times.
“I am grateful for the unwavering support of our elected officials, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman Pretlow, and Assemblyman Benedetto, as we continue to invest in innovations and patient-centered care to better serve individuals with complex conditions and intensive rehabilitation needs,” said Burke Rehabilitation Executive Director Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE. “The addition of these smart beds to our rehabilitation hospital will undoubtedly bolster each patient’s personalized recovery from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological and orthopedic conditions.”
The purchase of the smart beds is made possible by one $100,000 SAM (State and Municipal Facilities) grant secured by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and two $100,000 CREST (Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology Program) grants secured by Assemblymen Gary Pretlow and Michael Benedetto.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “Burke is recognized throughout the state for providing our residents with the highest level of rehabilitation care, and I am pleased to be able to support these benefits in Westchester. It is my hope that this investment will help to ensure that patients recovering from serious illness or injury will receive the best care possible, supported by the latest technology. This adds to my previous support in helping Burke to create the soon-to-open CT Scanner Suite.”
The smart beds monitor patient vitals and alert staff of any abnormal readings, allowing for contact-free continuous monitoring transmitted to a display at the nurses’ station, enabling staff to review all patients in the unit quickly and provide timely intervention.
“Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a vital healthcare resource for our community. By supporting the installation of smart-bed technology, we are investing in modern infrastructure that enhances clinical care, reduces risk, and improves outcomes. The upgrade to smart beds reflects Burke’s commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Assemblyman Gary Pretlow.
The grants will supply 30 new smart beds, for a total of 135 smart beds, representing 90% of the 150 beds at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. The Centrella Smart+ Beds are manufactured by Hillrom and are expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2026.
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto said “This funding will help Burke Rehabilitation continue providing outstanding care to patients when they need it most. By investing in modern technology that improves monitoring and recovery and improves patient comfort, we are strengthening healthcare services for our community and supporting better outcomes for patients and families.”
Burke Rehabilitation, the largest provider of stroke rehabilitation in New York, continues to prioritize investments that elevate and extend its services across the continuum of rehabilitative care, including on-site hemodialysis in 2024 and the anticipated opening of an on-site CT Scanner Suite later this spring. The CT Scanner Suite was also made possible by previous CREST grants, secured in 2024 by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Senator Shelley Mayer, and Assembly Member Amy Paulin.
To learn more about Burke Rehabilitation, please visit www.burke.org.
About Burke Rehabilitation
Burke Rehabilitation® is a nationally recognized and accredited not-for-profit healthcare organization that provides rehabilitation treatment, research, and graduate medical education. Burke offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to improve the quality of life for people following an injury or surgery and those managing symptoms from chronic conditions. Ranked as a top rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, Burke Rehabilitation is the largest provider of stroke rehabilitation in New York. In addition to its award-winning hospital in White Plains, NY, Burke has 15 outpatient locations throughout the Bronx, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley. Burke is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System and has been named one of Westchester County’s Best Places to Work by 914INC. and Top Place to Work by City & State. For more information, please visit www.burke.org.
