Mercy Regional Medical Center
Ville Platte, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T167)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: (337) 360-9714 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, LA is rated worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and CMS reports it worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 measures, with 0 measures better than national.
At Mercy Regional Medical Center, CMS data shows patients return to the community at a rate worse than the national average, while readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Mercy Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Ville Platte, Louisiana, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mercy Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Ville Platte, Louisiana, in Evangeline County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2009, and operates as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than requiring long-term nursing care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mercy Regional Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the data provided.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as worse than the national benchmark on one of five reported measures, with no measures better than the benchmark and the remaining reported measures showing no difference from national rates. Where a measure is not reported, CMS has not published it, which often reflects low case counts rather than an indication of quality. Families considering this facility should review the current data directly on CMS Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
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 to help patients regain function after a serious health event, while a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Mercy Regional Medical Center's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge 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; a catheter infection measure was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2009.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information is not in the provided data; contact the facility at (337) 360-9714 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/19T167?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, infection rates, and services offered, and confirm details directly with the facility at (337) 360-9714.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not detailed in the available data; contact the facility directly at (337) 360-9714 for admission information.
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.