Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T065)
- 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: (225) 387-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of the reported measures are marked better or worse than the national average. Overall, its performance is in line with typical national results for inpatient rehab facilities.
At Baton Rouge General Medical Center, CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged back 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 norms.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or a serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting. This facility has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1992, and is operated as a non-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare, which publishes plain-language national comparisons for these facilities, Baton Rouge General Medical Center's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home after their rehab stay) is reported as no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay, and its readmission rate after discharge, are also both reported as no different than the national rate.
CMS did not report data distinguishing this facility as better or worse than the national benchmark on any of the five standard measures used for comparison — the facility shows zero measures rated better and zero rated worse than the national rate, indicating performance in line with national averages across the reported categories. Where specific healthcare-associated infection measures are not listed here, CMS may not have published them, often due to low patient case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Care Compare 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 (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a major medical event, whereas a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Baton Rouge General 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 its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Specific infection measure comparisons were not included in the available data; contact the facility at (225) 387-7000 or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest figures.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since October 1, 1992.
Who owns this facility?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1992.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (225) 387-7000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports zero measures as better than the national rate and zero as worse, with the reported measures falling in the 'no different than' category, suggesting performance generally consistent 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/19T065?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and specific condition experience by contacting the facility directly at (225) 387-7000.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Baton Rouge General Medical Center at (225) 387-7000 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.