Corpus Christi Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T788)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: (361) 761-5267 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Corpus Christi Medical Center is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than national benchmarks among those reported.
CMS reports that patients at Corpus Christi Medical Center are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Corpus Christi Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, offering intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Corpus Christi Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2012, and operates under non-profit ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to the community.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff infection is no different than the national benchmark. Data on catheter-associated urinary tract infections was not provided in this dataset, so no comparison can be offered here; CMS may not publish a measure when case counts are too low for reliable reporting, which does not reflect poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing on par with national benchmarks across the measures reported here, with 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national rate. Families are encouraged to review the full, current set of measures 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 aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a major medical event, unlike a nursing home, which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Corpus Christi Medical Center's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as 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; catheter-associated infection data was not included in this dataset.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Corpus Christi Medical Center operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2012.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This dataset does not specify the conditions treated; please contact the facility at (361) 761-5267 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national rate among those reported, with results generally on par with national benchmarks.
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/45T788?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning support directly with the facility at (361) 761-5267.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between hospital discharge planners and the receiving facility; contact Corpus Christi Medical Center at (361) 761-5267 for specifics.
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.