Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
Madisonville, KY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 18T093)
- 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: (270) 825-5540 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures better than and 0 worse than the national benchmark. This means its reported performance is generally in line with national averages.
At Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, the rate of patients discharged home to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are generally consistent with national averages.
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Madisonville, Kentucky. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998, and operates under non-profit ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which generally offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection measures (such as catheter-associated infections and C. difficile) were not reported for this facility, which CMS notes often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Overall, of the five measures CMS tracks for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, this facility performed no different than the national benchmark on the reported measures, with 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national rate. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury can review this and other information directly on CMS Care Compare.
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 to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, usually with several hours of therapy per day. This is more intensive than a typical nursing home, which usually provides a lower level of therapy over a longer stay.
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 readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Infection measures such as catheter-associated infections and C. difficile were not reported for this facility, which CMS notes is often due to low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since January 1, 1998.
Who owns this facility?
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is operated under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (270) 825-5540 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 as worse, with the reported measures showing performance no different than national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/18T093?state=KY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and how the facility supports transition back home; contact the facility at (270) 825-5540 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (270) 825-5540 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.