The Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T066)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (717) 270-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Good Samaritan Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is No Different than the National Rate, and CMS reports it as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 measures and worse on 0 of 5 measures. This means its reported performance is statistically similar to the national average.
At The Good Samaritan Hospital, the rate of patients discharged to the community, meaning they return home, is No Different than the National Rate. Its readmission rate after discharge is also No Different than the National Rate, suggesting outcomes comparable to the national average.
The Good Samaritan Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
The Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), operated as a non-profit organization and certified by Medicare since July 1, 1989. An IRF provides 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 home rather than moving to long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is No Different than the National Rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission measures — both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge — are also No Different than the National Rate. CMS has not published data for this facility on healthcare-associated infection rates for catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff infections in the data provided; when a measure is not reported, this is often due to 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 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning that on the measures reported, its performance is statistically comparable to the national average. Families considering rehabilitation after a serious health event may want to review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare and speak directly with the facility about specific care needs. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently provided.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of custodial or long-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that The Good Samaritan Hospital'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?
Infection data for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff were not included in the available data; contact the facility at (717) 270-7500 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/01/1989, but for specific coverage questions contact the facility at (717) 270-7500.
Who owns this facility?
The Good Samaritan Hospital is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1989.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (717) 270-7500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the reported measures showing performance no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T066?state=PA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, admission criteria, and specific outcome data, which can be confirmed directly with the facility at (717) 270-7500.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between hospital staff and the receiving facility; contact The Good Samaritan Hospital at (717) 270-7500 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.