Benefis Health System
Great Falls, MT · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 27T012)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: (406) 455-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT has a discharge-to-community rate that CMS rates worse than the national rate. Of the 5 measures CMS reports, 0 are better than national and 1 is worse, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
CMS data shows Benefis Health System's rate of discharging patients home to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rates during and after the rehab stay are no different than the national rate.
Benefis Health System is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Great Falls, Montana, operated as a non-profit organization, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Benefis Health System is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Great Falls, Montana, serving Cascade County. Inpatient rehab facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay. Benefis has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997, and operates as a non-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Benefis Health System's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission measures — both the rate of unplanned readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is also no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data was not included in the figures provided.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. Where a measure is not reported, CMS has not published it, often because of low case counts, and this should not be read as an indication of poor quality. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehab facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (physical, occupational, speech) to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Benefis Health System's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports that both readmission measures — during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports that its 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 facility is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets Medicare's requirements for inpatient rehabilitation care.
Who owns this facility?
Benefis Health System is operated as a non-profit organization.
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 doesn't specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (406) 455-5000 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 1 of 5, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Benefis Health System directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/27T012?state=MT for the most current information.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours per day, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical length of stay; contact the facility at (406) 455-5000 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Benefis Health System directly at (406) 455-5000 for their specific admission process.
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.