Riverside Hospital Dpu
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19TA43)
- 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: (318) 767-2900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Hospital Dpu in Alexandria, Louisiana is rated worse than the national rate on returning patients home to the community, and CMS reports 0 measures better than the national benchmark and 1 measure worse, out of the 5 measures reported.
CMS reports that Riverside Hospital Dpu's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate.
Riverside Hospital Dpu is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Riverside Hospital Dpu is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Alexandria, Louisiana, operated as a for-profit facility in Rapides County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2020.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for people recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping patients regain strength and function so they can return home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Riverside Hospital Dpu's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate, meaning patients return to the hospital at a rate similar to other facilities nationally. Regarding healthcare-associated infections, the facility's C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the data provided, which may reflect that CMS has not published it, often due to low case counts, rather than any indication of quality.
Overall, of the 5 measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark, and one — discharge to community — is rated worse. Families considering this facility can review the most current details directly on CMS Care Compare, current as of the latest published data vintage.
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 to help patients recover function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home; a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Riverside Hospital Dpu's rate of discharge to the community as worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates 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-associated infection rate was not included in the reported data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Riverside Hospital Dpu has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2020.
Who owns this facility?
Riverside Hospital Dpu is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has held Medicare certification since July 1, 2020.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (318) 767-2900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the 5 measures CMS reports, 0 are better than the national benchmark and 1 (discharge to community) is worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/19TA43?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, infection rates, and the specific therapy services offered; contact the facility at (318) 767-2900 for details not covered by this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not covered in this data; contact the facility at (318) 767-2900 to discuss admission and transfer 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.