Medical Center Of S Arkansas
El Dorado, AR · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 04T088)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (870) 863-2664 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medical Center Of S Arkansas is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its 5 reported measures are better or worse than the national benchmark. Overall, its performance is consistent with national averages.
CMS reports that patients at Medical Center Of S Arkansas return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are consistent with national norms.
Medical Center Of S Arkansas is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in El Dorado, Arkansas, operated on a for-profit basis. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Medical Center Of S Arkansas is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
This facility is operated under for-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2023.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate' compared to national benchmarks.
CMS did not report healthcare-associated infection data (catheter-associated infections or C. diff) for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Overall, out of the measures CMS reports, this facility shows 0 measures better than the national benchmark and 0 measures worse — meaning its reported performance is consistent with national averages across the board. Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly, using the listed data vintage, for the most current details and any additional measures that may since have been published.
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 daily therapy after a serious health event like a stroke or surgery, aiming to help patients return home, while a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term 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?
Both its readmission rate during the stay and its readmission rate after discharge are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection data (catheter-associated or C. diff) for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality issue.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, so Medicare coverage applies; contact the facility at (870) 863-2664 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
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 July 1, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (870) 863-2664 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 of 5 reported measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 as worse, indicating performance consistent with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at the facility's Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/04T088?state=AR.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, and compare these to national benchmarks on Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility directly at (870) 863-2664 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.