Hospital for Special Care
Hospitals and Health CareConnecticut, United States1001-5000 Employees
Hospital for Special Care is a not-for-profit, freestanding long-term acute care hospital that serves both adults and children. Based in the New Britain and Hartford region of Connecticut, it operates inpatient and outpatient programs across Southern New England and the Tri-State area. The hospital specializes in extended rehabilitation and complex medical care, with programs spanning pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders including ALS research, spinal cord injury, heart failure, and autism-focused services for children and adolescents. Not-for-profit by design, HSC serves a regional patient population with a broad continuum of inpatient and outpatient care. In early 2026, the organization appointed R. Moses Vargas as Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of Government Affairs, reflecting a focus on governance and external engagement. It has also received national recognitions for workplace excellence in 2026, illustrating its standing as a regional specialty provider.