Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Columbia, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T190)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (318) 649-6111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caldwell Memorial Hospital is rated worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and CMS shows 0 measures better and 1 measure worse than the national benchmark among reported categories. The remaining reported measures show no difference from the national rate.
CMS reports that Caldwell Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rates during and after the rehab stay are no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes are mixed compared to national benchmarks.
Caldwell Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Columbia, Louisiana, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Caldwell Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Columbia, Louisiana, in Caldwell County. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically several hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy daily — for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury. This differs from a nursing home, which generally provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or supportive care rather than intensive daily therapy aimed at helping a patient regain function and return home.
This facility is operated on a for-profit basis and has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, Caldwell Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate. Its C. diff healthcare-associated infection rate is also no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the data provided, which may reflect CMS not publishing that measure for this facility, often due to low case counts; this is not evidence of poor quality.
Overall, of the five measures CMS typically reports for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, this facility is rated worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure and better on 0 measures, with the remaining reported measures showing no difference from the national rate. Families are encouraged to review the most current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
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 — often several hours a day — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, while a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term supportive care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Caldwell Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the data provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Caldwell Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 01/01/2004.
Who owns this facility?
Caldwell Memorial Hospital operates on a for-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2004.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; please contact the facility at (318) 649-6111 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures reported, CMS rates Caldwell Memorial Hospital worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure and better on 0, with the remaining reported measures showing no difference from the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/19T190?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, discharge planning, and how outcomes compare on Medicare Care Compare; the facility can be reached at (318) 649-6111 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (318) 649-6111 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.