Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Tallah
Tallahassee, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 103033)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Better
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (850) 656-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Tallahassee's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and among CMS's reported measures, it rates better than national on 1 measure and worse than national on 1 measure, with the rest showing no difference.
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Tallahassee return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and the facility's readmission rate after discharge is better than the national rate, though readmissions during the stay itself are worse than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Tallahassee is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Tallahassee, Florida, 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 Of Tallahassee is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. It has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 1986, and operates under for-profit ownership. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term institutional care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions after discharge is better than the national rate, while its rate of readmissions during the rehabilitation stay itself is worse than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. difficile infection rate are no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of the reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of the reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. Where CMS has not published a specific measure, this is often due to low case counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on CMS Care Compare, as figures are 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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy aimed at helping patients recover function quickly and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically provides 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 no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions after discharge is better than the national rate, but its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and its C. difficile infection rate are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 09/15/1986.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 1986.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (850) 656-4800 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 measure and worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure, with other reported measures showing no difference from 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/103033?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific services offered; the facility can be reached at (850) 656-4800 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include admission or transfer procedures; please contact the facility directly at (850) 656-4800 to arrange a transfer.
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.