Christus St Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T801)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Worse
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (903) 614-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christus St Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas has a discharge-to-community rate that is no different than the national rate, and CMS reports it as better than the national benchmark on 1 measure and worse on 1 measure out of the 5 typically reported.
Patients at Christus St Michael Health System return home at a rate no different than the national rate, according to CMS, though the facility's readmission rate after discharge is reported as worse than the national rate.
Christus St Michael Health System is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Texarkana, Texas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Christus St Michael Health System is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Texarkana, Texas, serving Bowie County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2022, and is operated as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF typically requires patients to tolerate several hours of therapy per day and offers close medical supervision, with the goal of helping patients regain function and return home.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Christus St Michael Health System's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay is no different than the national rate, but its readmission rate after discharge from the facility is worse than the national rate. For healthcare-associated infections, CMS reports the facility's C. diff infection rate as better than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported, which CMS notes can occur due to low case counts and does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of the reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of the reported measures, with others reported as no different than the national rate. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as of the most recent reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
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 several hours a day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that the facility'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 rehab 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 reports the facility's C. diff infection rate as better than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/01/2022.
Who owns this facility?
Christus St Michael Health System is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2022.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (903) 614-1000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility better than the national benchmark on 1 reported measure and worse than the national benchmark on 1 reported measure, with the rest reported as no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/45T801?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and which conditions the facility treats, and contact the facility directly at (903) 614-1000 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility at (903) 614-1000 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.