Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Rehab Unit
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T068)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (713) 704-2225 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Rehab Unit in Houston, Texas is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark among the measures reported.
Patients at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Rehab Unit return home at a rate CMS describes as no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also reported as no different than the national rate.
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Rehab Unit is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Houston, Texas that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Rehab Unit is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Houston, Harris County, Texas, certified since October 1, 1995. It is operated as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often multiple hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy under close medical supervision—for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury who need to regain function before returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which generally provides a lower intensity of therapy.
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 readmission measures—both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge—are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Across the five measures CMS reports for comparison, this facility is rated as performing the same as the national benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse. This indicates a quality profile consistent with typical national performance rather than a notable strength or concern. Some measures, such as catheter-associated infections, are not detailed here; when CMS has not published a measure, it is often due to low patient case counts rather than any indication of quality issues. Families are encouraged to consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current data.
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—often several hours a day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or lower-level therapy care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's discharge-to-community rate as '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 C. diff infection rate is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' Catheter-associated infection data is not included in this listing's data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, but for specific coverage questions, contact the facility at (713) 704-2225 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1995.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (713) 704-2225 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Across the reported measures, this facility shows 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national rate, indicating performance consistent with the national benchmark.
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/45T068?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national rates, using Medicare Care Compare as a resource.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Contact the facility directly at (713) 704-2225 to discuss transfer arrangements from a hospital.
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.