West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T039)
- 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 ↗
West Jefferson Medical Center is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients home, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. This means its reported performance is generally in line with national averages.
CMS reports that West Jefferson Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are generally consistent with national patterns.
West Jefferson Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Marrero, Louisiana, operated as a non-profit, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, Louisiana (Jefferson County) is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since January 1, 1997. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a slower pace of custodial and lower-intensity rehabilitative care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, West Jefferson Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also no different than the national rate. Reported healthcare-associated infection data (C. diff) shows a rate no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5 — meaning its performance on these reported measures is generally in line with national averages. This is ownership type Non-profit. Families should note that where a measure is not reported by CMS, this is often due to low patient case counts and does not indicate a quality concern.
This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current details before making a decision.
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 quickly, whereas a nursing home typically offers slower-paced, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that West Jefferson 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 readmission during the stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The reported C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 01/01/1997.
Who owns this facility?
West Jefferson Medical Center is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
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 on 0 of 5, indicating performance generally in line 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/19T039?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy programs offered, and confirm details directly with the facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by your hospital care team; contact West Jefferson Medical Center directly 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.