Byrd Regional Hospital
Leesville, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T164)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Worse
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (337) 239-9041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville, LA has a discharge-to-community rate that is no different than the national rate, and among the measures CMS reports, none are better than the national benchmark while one—readmissions after discharge—is worse.
CMS reports that Byrd Regional Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, but its rate of readmissions after discharge is worse than the national rate, meaning some patients who leave return to the hospital more often than the national average.
Byrd Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Leesville, Louisiana, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Byrd Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Leesville, Vernon County, Louisiana. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of regaining function and returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term rehabilitation. Byrd Regional Hospital has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 2021, and operates as a for-profit facility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Byrd Regional Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehabilitation stay is also 'no different than the national rate.' However, its rate of readmissions after discharge from the facility is reported as 'worse than the national rate.' CMS does not report infection data (catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff infections) for this facility in the available data, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Overall, among the measures CMS has published for Byrd Regional Hospital, none are rated better than the national benchmark, and one measure—readmissions after discharge—is rated worse. Families considering this facility for rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare listing and speak directly with the facility about their situation. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published.
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—often multiple hours a day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, 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 Byrd Regional Hospital'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?
Its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay is no different than the national rate, but its readmission rate after discharge is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS does not report catheter-associated or C. diff infection data for this facility, often due to low case counts rather than a quality issue.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Byrd Regional Hospital is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare coverage rules apply to eligible patients.
Who owns this facility?
Byrd Regional Hospital operates as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; please contact the facility at (337) 239-9041 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS has reported, none are rated better than the national benchmark and one—readmissions after discharge—is rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/19T164?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
The data provided doesn't include specific admission or program details, so contact the facility at (337) 239-9041 to ask about therapy intensity, staffing, and admission requirements.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not cover transfer procedures; please contact the facility directly at (337) 239-9041 to arrange a transfer.
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.