Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
Nashville, TN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 443038)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (629) 253-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital in Nashville, TN as no different than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and it performs better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures with none rated worse.
Patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, according to CMS data.
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Nashville, TN that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital 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 and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to the community rather than remaining in long-term care.
The facility has been Medicare-certified since 07/15/2022 and is operated as a for-profit organization. According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission measures — both after discharge and during the rehab stay — are also no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while the C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for this facility, it performs better than the national benchmark on 1 and worse on none, with the remaining measures showing no meaningful difference from national rates. No measures are noted as unreported for this facility. Patients and families considering rehabilitation here can use this information as one factor in comparing options, alongside conversations with hospital discharge planners and the facility itself. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of the facility's current published reporting period.
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 (usually 3+ hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly, while nursing homes typically offer lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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-after-discharge rate and its readmission-during-stay rate are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/15/2022.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 07/15/2022.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (629) 253-5300 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, this facility performs better than the national benchmark on 1 and worse on none, with the rest showing no meaningful difference.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/443038?state=TN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (629) 253-5300.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by your hospital discharge planner; contact the facility at (629) 253-5300 for specific admission steps.
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.