Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute
Little Rock, AR · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 043026)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: Worse
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (501) 202-7578 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute in Little Rock, AR is rated as no different than the national rate on discharge to community, with CMS reporting it better than the national benchmark on 1 measure and worse on 1 measure out of the reported measures.
Patients at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute return home at a rate that is no different than the national rate, and their readmission rates after discharge are also reported as no different than the national rate.
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Certified by Medicare since January 1, 1984, this non-profit facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from strokes, surgeries, or serious injuries who need focused rehabilitation before returning home, as opposed to the lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care typically provided at a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, patients discharged to the community (returning home) at this facility occur at a rate that is no different than the national rate. Potentially-preventable readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also reported as no different than the national rate. Among healthcare-associated infection measures, the facility performs better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections, but worse than the national benchmark for catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Overall, CMS reports data allowing comparison on five measures for this facility; of those, it performs better than the national benchmark on 1 measure and worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. Where a measure is not reported, this is often because of low patient case counts at the facility and should not be interpreted as an indicator of poor quality.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The facility is better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections but worse than the national benchmark for catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having held certification since January 1, 1984.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (501) 202-7578 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS reports, this facility performs better than the national benchmark on 1 measure and worse on 1 measure, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/043026?state=AR.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy intensity, discharge outcomes, and infection rates; the facility can be reached at (501) 202-7578 for specific questions.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact the facility directly at (501) 202-7578 for specific admission procedures.
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.