Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro, AR · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 04T118)
- 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: (870) 936-1030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, and among its reported measures, none are better and none are worse than the national benchmark.
At NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas, operated as a non-profit, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2015, and operates as a non-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infection is no different than the national benchmark. CMS did not report data for catheter-associated urinary tract infections at this facility, which often occurs because there were too few cases to calculate a reliable rate — this should not be interpreted as a sign of lower quality.
Overall, among the measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — all reported measures fall in the 'no different than' national range. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website.
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 (physical, occupational, and/or speech) to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, usually over a shorter stay than a nursing home, with the goal of returning home.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital's rate of discharge 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 rehab stay and its rate 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 no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated urinary tract infection data is not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since October 1, 2015.
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, 2015.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (870) 936-1030 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS reports, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — all fall in the 'no different than' range.
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/04T118?state=AR.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, and admission requirements directly with the facility, since this information is not included in the CMS comparison data provided here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital directly at (870) 936-1030 for specific admission procedures.
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.