Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Crystal City, MO · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 26T023)
- 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: (636) 933-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Hospital Jefferson's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS does not rate it better or worse than the national benchmark on any of the five reported measures. In short, its results are consistent with national averages.
At Mercy Hospital Jefferson, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are consistent with national averages.
Mercy Hospital Jefferson is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Crystal City, Missouri, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mercy Hospital Jefferson is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Crystal City, Missouri, and has been certified by Medicare since October 1, 2007. It is operated as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy — typically several hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day — to help patients regain strength and function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mercy Hospital Jefferson's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both the measure looking at readmissions after discharge and the one examining readmissions during the rehab stay — are also no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for comparison, this facility is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse than the national benchmark on 0 measures, meaning its reported results are consistent with national performance. If any measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it, which can occur when there are too few cases to report reliably rather than indicating a quality concern. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently 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 (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, or speech therapy — to help patients regain function quickly, whereas nursing homes typically offer lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Mercy Hospital Jefferson's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures reported — after discharge and during the rehab stay — are 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.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Mercy Hospital Jefferson is Medicare-certified, having been certified since October 1, 2007.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2007.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (636) 933-1000 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 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, meaning its results are consistent with national performance.
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/26T023?state=MO.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, admission criteria, and specific outcomes for your condition; contact the facility directly at (636) 933-1000 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Mercy Hospital Jefferson at (636) 933-1000 to confirm their admission process.
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.