Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Shreve
Shreveport, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 713028)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (318) 642-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Shreve in Shreveport, LA discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Shreve, patients return home at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Shreve is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Shreveport, LA that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Shreve is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo County. IRFs provide 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 home rather than a long-term stay. The facility is a for-profit provider that has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare, patients discharged to the community (returning home rather than to another facility) occur at a rate that is No Different than the National Rate. Potentially-preventable readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also No Different than the National Rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark, while its C. difficile infection rate is Better than the National Benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates, and none rated worse than the national benchmark. No measures were marked as not reported. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the latest figures before making a decision.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often multiple hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that discharge to the community at this facility is No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the stay and readmission after discharge are reported as No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark, and its C. difficile infection rate is Better than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 08/20/2021; contact the facility at (318) 642-8100 or verify current coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
It is a for-profit facility, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (318) 642-8100 or check Medicare Care Compare for details on conditions treated.
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 the rest showing no difference and none rated worse.
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/713028?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, conditions treated, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (318) 642-8100.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact the facility at (318) 642-8100 for specific admission procedures.
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.