Palestine Regional Medical Center
Palestine, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T747)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (903) 731-5278 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palestine Regional Medical Center is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and of its reported measures, none are marked better or worse than the national average. This means its performance is generally in line with national benchmarks.
At Palestine Regional Medical Center, CMS reports that 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. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are generally consistent with national norms.
Palestine Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Palestine, Texas, operated as a for-profit organization. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Palestine Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. Certified since January 1, 2011, it is operated as a for-profit facility.
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, is also reported as no different than the national rate. CMS's plain-language comparisons currently show no measures rated better than the national benchmark and none rated worse — meaning across the 5 measures CMS reports for this facility, results fall in line with national averages where data is available.
Some measures, such as healthcare-associated infection rates (catheter-associated and C. diff), are not detailed in the data provided here; when CMS does not publish a measure, it is often due to low patient case counts at the facility rather than an indication of quality concerns.
Overall, CMS Care Compare data shows this facility performing in line with — neither better nor worse than — national benchmarks on the measures reported. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
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 three hours a day — to help patients regain function after a serious health event, while a nursing home typically offers a lower level of ongoing custodial or long-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Palestine Regional Medical Center's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports both its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Infection data for catheter-associated infections and C. diff was not included in the data provided; contact the facility at (903) 731-5278 or verify current figures on Medicare Care Compare.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
As a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, it participates in Medicare, but for specific coverage questions contact the facility at (903) 731-5278.
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 January 1, 2011.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (903) 731-5278 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures reported, none are marked better or worse than the national rate, indicating performance in line with national benchmarks.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/45T747?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy programs offered, and confirm these directly with the facility at (903) 731-5278.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Palestine Regional Medical Center directly at (903) 731-5278 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.