Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
Gilbert, AZ · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 033044)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (623) 269-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS reports that patients at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital are discharged to the community better than the national rate, with 1 of 5 reported measures better than national and 1 worse than national.
Yes — CMS data shows patients at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital return to the community better than the national rate, and readmission rates during and after the stay are no different than the national rate.
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gilbert, Arizona, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Gilbert, Arizona, serving Maricopa County. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower, longer-term level of care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
The facility has been Medicare-certified since January 6, 2023, and is a for-profit facility. According to CMS Care Compare data, patients at this facility are discharged to the community (return home) at a rate better than the national rate — a positive sign for functional recovery. Readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate, suggesting typical outcomes in that area.
On infection measures, CMS reports catheter-associated urinary tract infections as worse than the national benchmark, while C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5. The remaining measures are no different than the national rate. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures and any additional context.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (physical, occupational, speech) aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharge to the community (returning home) is better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports readmission rates both during the rehab stay and after discharge as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates as worse than the national benchmark, while C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is operated as a for-profit organization, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since January 6, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (623) 269-6000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure, with the rest no different than national rates.
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/033044?state=AZ.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, infection rates, and readmission rates, which are reported by CMS and summarized here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility directly at (623) 269-6000 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.