Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Springfield, OR · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 38T102)
- 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: (541) 222-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend performs no different than the national rate on discharging patients home, and CMS shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark overall. This means its results are generally in line with national averages.
Patients at Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes similar to typical national results.
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Springfield, Oregon, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been certified by Medicare since 07/01/1984.
About this facility
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon. Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend has been Medicare-certified since 07/01/1984 and operates as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or a serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the National Rate.' Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also 'no different than the National Rate.' The facility's C. diff healthcare-associated infection rate is 'no different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the data provided.
Overall, based on the measures reported, CMS does not rate Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend as better than or worse than the national benchmark on any of the reported measures — its results are consistent with national averages across the board (0 better, 0 worse). This information reflects CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current figures 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 provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a serious health event, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend'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 during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates 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'; a catheter-associated infection rate was not included in the data provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 07/01/1984.
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 07/01/1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (541) 222-7300 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better than the national benchmark and 0 measures worse, indicating results largely in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/38T102?state=OR.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, specific conditions treated, and expected length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (541) 222-7300.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility at (541) 222-7300 for guidance.
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.