Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 36T008)
- 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: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Ohio Medical Center is rated no different than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community, and CMS shows none of its reported measures as better or worse than the national benchmark — its performance is consistent with national averages.
Patients at Southern Ohio Medical Center are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and their readmission rates during and after the stay are also no different than the national rate.
Southern Ohio Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Southern Ohio Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1993, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain function and independence before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of ongoing custodial or skilled care over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southern Ohio Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its potentially preventable readmission rates, 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 reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS for this facility, which is often due to low case counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no differently than the national benchmark on 0 of the reported measures better and 0 worse — meaning its reported outcomes are consistent with national averages across the board. Families considering rehabilitation here can review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this information.
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 after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, typically over a shorter stay than a nursing home, which offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Southern Ohio 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 rate during the rehab stay and after discharge 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 reported, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
Southern Ohio Medical Center operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1993.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark, meaning its reported performance is 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/36T008?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, conditions treated, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (502) 596-6346.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Southern Ohio Medical Center at (502) 596-6346 for specific admission 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.