Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital
Knoxville, TN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 443037)
- 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: (865) 895-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital 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.
Patients at Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to a lower level of ongoing custodial care as is typical in a nursing home. This facility is operated under for-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Both measures of potentially preventable readmission — 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. diff 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. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures before making decisions about rehabilitation care.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF like Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital'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?
Both its readmission measures — during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare coverage rules apply; contact the facility at (865) 895-6000 or verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is operated under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; contact the facility at (865) 895-6000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it 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 review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/443037?state=TN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are published on Medicare Care Compare.
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 directly at (865) 895-6000 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.