Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
Panama City, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T242)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (850) 769-8341 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients home, and it has 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark out of those reported. Overall, its performance is in line with national averages.
Patients at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital return to the community at a rate CMS says is no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes are generally consistent with national norms.
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Panama City, Florida, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It focuses on short-term, hospital-level rehabilitation rather than long-term custodial care.
About this facility
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Panama City, Bay County, Florida. It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2023, and operates under for-profit ownership. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, are also 'no different than the national rate.' Its rate of healthcare-associated C. diff infection is 'no different than the national benchmark.' Data on catheter-associated infection was not reported by CMS for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning its reported results are generally in line with national performance. Families considering rehabilitation here should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function quickly, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term 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?
CMS reports both the during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates 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 reported, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since February 1, 2023.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (850) 769-8341 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating results generally in line with national performance.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/10T242?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and specific condition experience by calling the facility directly at (850) 769-8341.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility at (850) 769-8341 for details.
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.