Rehabilitation Hospital Of Phenix City
Phenix City, AL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 013033)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (334) 732-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Rehabilitation Hospital Of Phenix City better than the national rate for sending patients home, and it is better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with 1 measure worse than the national rate.
Patients at Rehabilitation Hospital Of Phenix City are discharged to the community, meaning they return home, at a rate CMS rates as better than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Phenix City is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Phenix City, Alabama, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Phenix City is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Phenix City, Alabama, in Russell County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2003, and operates as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community (returning home) at a rate CMS rates as better than the national rate. For readmissions, patients readmitted during the rehab stay were reported as worse than the national rate, while readmissions after discharge were reported as no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections were no different than the national benchmark, while Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections were better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, no different on 2, and worse on 1. No measures were listed as not reported for this facility. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to consult the source directly for the most current figures and additional context before making a decision.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) as better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions during the rehab stay were rated worse than the national rate, while readmissions after discharge were rated no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections were rated no different than the national benchmark, and C. diff infections were rated better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2003.
Who owns this facility?
It operates as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2003.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (334) 732-2200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, no different on 2, and worse on 1.
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/013033?state=AL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
For transfer arrangements, please contact the facility directly at (334) 732-2200.
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.