Chi Health St Francis
Grand Island, NE · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 28T023)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: (308) 398-5302 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CHI Health St Francis in Grand Island, NE has a discharge-to-community rate that is no different than the national rate, and none of its reported measures are flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark.
Patients at CHI Health St Francis are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and their readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS data.
CHI Health St Francis is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Grand Island, Nebraska, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
CHI Health St Francis is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2008, and is operated as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain physical and functional independence before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically provides slower-paced, longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CHI Health St Francis discharges patients to the community — meaning patients return home rather than to another facility — at a rate that is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, is also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Taken together, CMS rates this facility as performing in line with national benchmarks across its reported measures — it is not flagged as better than or worse than the national rate on any of the measures reported (0 better, 0 worse). Some measures, such as catheter-associated infection rates, may not be separately reported, often due to low case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare or the facility.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after events like a stroke or surgery, whereas nursing homes generally provide slower-paced, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that CHI Health St Francis's discharge-to-community rate is 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-stay and post-discharge potentially preventable readmission rates are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark'; catheter-associated infection data is not provided in this listing.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, CHI Health St Francis is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2008.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This listing does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (308) 398-5302 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national rate, indicating performance in line with national benchmarks.
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/28T023?state=NE.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (308) 398-5302.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact CHI Health St Francis at (308) 398-5302 for specific admission information.
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.