Ascension Providence
Waco, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T042)
CMS has not published outcome measures for this facility yet — often because it has too few cases to report reliably.
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (254) 751-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare does not currently show published performance measures for Ascension Providence, so there is no reported comparison of better or worse than the national benchmark at this time. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
CMS has not published data on how often patients at Ascension Providence return home or on readmission rates, so this information is not currently available for comparison. Contacting the facility directly can provide more detail on outcomes.
Ascension Providence is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Waco, Texas, operated as a non-profit organization, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Ascension Providence is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Waco, Texas, operated as a non-profit organization and certified by Medicare as of July 1, 2024. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from strokes, major surgeries, or serious injuries. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF is designed for a shorter, more intensive course of care aimed at helping patients regain function and independence before returning home.
CMS Care Compare, the federal government's public reporting source for healthcare quality, tracks several plain-language measures for facilities like this one: how often patients are discharged to the community (return home), rates of potentially preventable readmissions, and rates of healthcare-associated infections such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff. For Ascension Providence, none of these measures are currently reported in the available CMS data—CMS has not published figures for this facility, which often reflects a facility's low case counts or recent certification date rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Based on the available data, CMS does not currently show this facility as better or worse than the national benchmark on any of the five commonly reported measures, since none are listed as reported. Families considering Ascension Providence are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly and contact the facility for the most current quality information before making a decision.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, typically over a shorter stay than a nursing home, which generally provides longer-term custodial or lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS has not published a discharge-to-community rate for Ascension Providence in the available data.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS has not published readmission comparison data for this facility.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection rate data, such as catheter-associated infections or C. diff, for this facility.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Ascension Providence is Medicare-certified, having been certified as of July 1, 2024.
Who owns this facility?
Ascension Providence is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2024.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; please contact the facility at (254) 751-4000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
According to the available data, CMS does not currently show this facility as better or worse than the national benchmark on any of the five commonly reported measures, as none are listed as reported.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current quality data for Ascension Providence at the official Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/45T042?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, discharge outcomes, and specific condition expertise; contact the facility directly at (254) 751-4000 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact Ascension Providence at (254) 751-4000 to arrange a transfer.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.