Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 44T197)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (615) 781-3470 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Hills Medical Center's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and among the measures CMS reports, none are better and none are worse than the national benchmark. This suggests performance in line with national averages.
CMS data shows Southern Hills Medical Center discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates are also no different than national rates, suggesting recovery outcomes similar to typical facilities nationwide.
Southern Hills Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Nashville, Tennessee, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Southern Hills Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. IRFs provide 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 remaining in long-term care. This facility has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2011, and operates under for-profit ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southern Hills Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and those following discharge — are also reported as no different than the national rate. Among healthcare-associated infection measures, the C. diff infection rate is reported as no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure was not reported in this dataset; when a measure is not reported, CMS often withholds publication due to low patient case counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, CMS Care Compare data shows this facility performing at 0 of 5 reported measures better than the national benchmark and 0 of 5 worse — indicating a profile that is consistent with national averages across the measures reported. Individuals and families considering rehabilitation here are encouraged to review the most current details directly on CMS 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 (physical, occupational, and speech) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly and return home, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Southern Hills 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?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge 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 measure was not reported in this dataset.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having held certification since June 1, 2011.
Who owns this facility?
Southern Hills Medical Center operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2011.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This dataset does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (615) 781-3470 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS data shows 0 of 5 reported measures better than the national benchmark and 0 worse, indicating results consistent 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/44T197?state=TN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, length of stay, and discharge planning; contact the facility directly at (615) 781-3470 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your hospital care team; contact Southern Hills Medical Center at (615) 781-3470 to confirm their admission process.
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.