Carlsbad Medical Center
Carlsbad, NM · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 32T063)
- 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: (505) 887-4396 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carlsbad Medical Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community, and it shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark out of the reported measures. Overall, CMS considers its performance comparable to typical inpatient rehab facilities nationwide.
Patients at Carlsbad Medical Center are discharged to the community at a rate CMS describes as 'no different than the national rate,' and their readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes are comparable to typical inpatient rehab facilities nationwide.
Carlsbad Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before they return home.
About this facility
Carlsbad Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care. Carlsbad Medical Center has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997, and operates as a non-profit facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carlsbad Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions during the rehab stay, and after discharge, are both also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' CMS has not published data on healthcare-associated infections (catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff) for this facility, which often occurs when case counts are too low to report reliably — this does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates Carlsbad Medical Center as performing on par with the national benchmark, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than the national rate and 0 of 5 worse. Families considering rehabilitation at this facility can view these details, along with any updates, directly on Medicare Care Compare. This summary reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at time of writing.
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, aiming for a return home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care rather than intensive rehab therapy.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Carlsbad 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 readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection data (catheter-associated urinary tract infection or C. diff) for this facility, which often happens when case counts are too low to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Carlsbad Medical Center is Medicare-certified, so Medicare coverage applies according to standard program rules; contact the facility at (505) 887-4396 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Carlsbad Medical Center operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (505) 887-4396 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 of 5 measures better than the national rate and 0 worse, with the reported measures showing performance no different than the national benchmark.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Carlsbad Medical Center directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/32T063?state=NM for the most current information.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and length of stay; this data does not include those specifics, so contact the facility at (505) 887-4396 directly.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between the referring hospital and the rehab facility; contact Carlsbad Medical Center at (505) 887-4396 to discuss the 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.