Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
Longview, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T032)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (903) 315-3299 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview is rated worse than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5. The other reported measures show no difference from national rates.
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. However, its readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Longview, 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
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Longview, Texas, in Harrison County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2000, and operates as a non-profit facility.
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy for people recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. Patients typically receive several hours of therapy per day from a coordinated team, with the goal of regaining strength and function before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is 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 specifically reported in the provided data.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 1 of 5. The remaining reported measures show no meaningful difference from national performance. Where a measure is not reported, this typically reflects low case counts rather than an indication of quality. This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the source directly for the most current figures.
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 care over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and its readmission rate 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 rate was not included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2000.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2000.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (903) 315-3299 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/45T032?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, discharge outcomes, and infection rates; contact the facility at (903) 315-3299 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (903) 315-3299 for guidance.
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.