South Texas Rehabiltation Hospital
Brownsville, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 453092)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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: (956) 554-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital better than the national rate for sending patients home, with 1 of 5 reported measures better than the national benchmark and none rated worse.
Yes — CMS reports that South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national benchmark, and its readmission rates are no different than the national rate.
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Brownsville, Texas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
The facility is operated on a for-profit basis and has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is rated better than the national rate on discharge to community, meaning patients here return home at a higher rate than the national benchmark. On potentially preventable 30-day readmission after discharge and during the rehab stay, the facility performs no different than the national rate. For healthcare-associated infections, the C. diff infection measure is reported as no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS for this facility, which is often the result of low case counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse than the national rate. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
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 regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital better than the national rate on discharge to community, meaning patients here return home at a higher-than-average rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports readmission rates both after discharge and during the rehab stay as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The C. diff infection measure is reported as no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported, likely due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets Medicare's requirements for inpatient rehabilitation care.
Who owns this facility?
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is operated on a for-profit basis, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2005.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The CMS data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (956) 554-6000 and verify 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 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at the official Care Compare listing: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/453092?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
The CMS data provided here does not cover admission criteria or therapy schedules; contact the facility at (956) 554-6000 for these specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not covered in this CMS data; please contact the facility directly at (956) 554-6000 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.