Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital
Nashville, TN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 443028)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Worse
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (615) 320-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and overall it is worse than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated better than the national benchmark.
At Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital, CMS data shows the rate of patients discharged back to the community is worse than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also worse than the national rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay are no different than the national rate.
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital is a for-profit, Medicare-certified 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
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically 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. This facility has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1993, and operates under for-profit ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay is no different than the national rate, but its readmission rate after discharge is worse than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection measures — both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections — are no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 measures reported. No measures were noted as not reported for this facility in the provided data. Patients and families are encouraged to review these comparisons alongside their own care needs when considering rehabilitation options. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; for the most current figures, consult the Care Compare website directly.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after a serious illness or injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers a lower level of ongoing custodial or long-term care rather than intensive short-term rehab.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions during the rehab stay are no different than the national rate, but readmissions after discharge are worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets federal requirements to provide covered inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital operates under for-profit ownership, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1993.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (615) 320-7600 or verify details 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 0 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 measures.
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/443028?state=TN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and discharge outcomes; contact the facility at (615) 320-7600 for specifics not covered in this summary.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements typically go through your hospital care team; contact Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital directly at (615) 320-7600 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.