Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Gadsden
Gadsden, AL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 013032)
- 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: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (256) 439-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Gadsden discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than national benchmarks on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes, patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Gadsden return home to the community at a rate better than the national rate, and their readmission rates are no different than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Gadsden is a for-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gadsden, Alabama, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Gadsden is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, certified since August 14, 2001. This for-profit hospital provides intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy for patients recovering from strokes, surgeries, or serious injuries, with the goal of helping them regain function and strength before returning home. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF offers a coordinated program of intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with daily physician oversight, aimed at recovery rather than long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home — at a rate that is Better than the National Rate. Its readmission measures, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are No Different than the National Rate, meaning outcomes are comparable to facilities nationwide. Its healthcare-associated infection rates, covering catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, are also No Different than the National Benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse. The remaining measures fall in line with national averages, indicating a generally consistent quality picture. No measures here were listed as not reported.
This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review 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 IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy and daily physician oversight aimed at helping patients recover function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term, less intensive custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community is Better than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-stay and post-discharge readmission rates are No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated infection and C. diff infection rates are both 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?
It is operated as a for-profit hospital.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 14, 2001.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (256) 439-5000 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, with none rated worse and the rest comparable to 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/013032?state=AL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and discharge planning by contacting the facility directly at (256) 439-5000.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Please contact the facility at (256) 439-5000 to discuss transfer and admission procedures, as this detail is not included in the available data.
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.