Merit Health Natchez
Natchez, MS · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 25T084)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (601) 443-2570 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Merit Health Natchez has a discharge-to-community rate that CMS rates worse than the national rate, and among the reported measures, 2 are worse than the national rate with none rated better.
CMS reports that Merit Health Natchez's rate of patients returning home to the community is worse than the national rate, and its readmission rate during the rehab stay is also worse than the national rate, though readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Merit Health Natchez is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Natchez, Mississippi, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Merit Health Natchez is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF focuses on short-term, goal-directed recovery with the aim of helping patients regain function and return home, rather than providing longer-term custodial care.
This facility has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2001, and operates as a for-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare, Merit Health Natchez's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay is also worse than the national rate, while readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection measures (catheter-associated and C. diff infections) are not reported in the data provided, which CMS notes can occur when case counts are too low to report reliably — this does not necessarily indicate poor quality.
Overall, of the five measures CMS evaluates, this facility is rated worse than the national benchmark on 2 measures, with none rated better. Patients and families are encouraged to review the full, current record on CMS Care Compare and to contact the facility directly for details on services, admissions, and therapy programs, as this profile is based on CMS data only and does not include cost or clinical specifics.
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, short-term hospital-level therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home, unlike a nursing home which typically provides longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Merit Health Natchez's rate of discharge to the community as worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions during the rehab stay are worse than the national rate, while readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated and C. diff infection rates are not reported for this facility in the available data, which CMS notes can happen with low case counts and does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Merit Health Natchez is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Merit Health Natchez operates as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2001.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The available CMS data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (601) 443-2570 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures reported, Merit Health Natchez is rated worse than the national benchmark on 2 measures and better on none.
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/25T084?state=MS.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical outcomes for conditions similar to yours by contacting the facility directly at (601) 443-2570.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission procedures; contact Merit Health Natchez at (601) 443-2570 to discuss transfer arrangements.
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.