Comanche County Hospital Authority
Lawton, OK · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 37T056)
- 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: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (580) 355-8620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Comanche County Hospital Authority is not rated better than national benchmarks on any of the reported CMS measures, and is rated worse on 1 of them. Its discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate.
Patients at Comanche County Hospital Authority go home at a rate that is no different than the national average, but the facility's readmission rate after discharge is worse than the national rate. This suggests some returning-home outcomes may involve more follow-up care than typical.
Comanche County Hospital Authority is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lawton, Oklahoma, operated by a government entity, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Comanche County Hospital Authority is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Lawton, Oklahoma, operated under government ownership and certified by Medicare since July 1, 2006. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than requiring long-term nursing care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is "No Different than the National Rate," meaning patients here return home at roughly the same rate as the national average. Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions during the rehab stay is "No Different than the National Rate." However, its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions after discharge is reported as "Worse than the National Rate." For healthcare-associated infections, the C. diff infection rate is "No Different than the National Benchmark." A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure was not reported in the data provided, which CMS notes can occur when case counts are too low to calculate reliably — this does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, among the five commonly reported CMS measures, this facility is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure, based on the categories available. Families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare listing for the most current and complete comparisons before making a decision.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a serious illness or injury, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's discharge-to-community rate as "No Different than the National Rate."
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rate after discharge from the facility is "Worse than the National Rate," while its readmission rate during the rehab stay is "No Different than the National Rate."
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is "No Different than the National Benchmark." A catheter-associated infection rate was not included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2006.
Who owns this facility?
It is owned by a government entity, according to CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2006.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at (580) 355-8620 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Based on the reported measures, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse on 1 measure, with others rated as no different than the national rate or benchmark.
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/37T056?state=OK.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and specific conditions treated by calling the facility directly at (580) 355-8620.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by your hospital care team; you can also contact the facility directly at (580) 355-8620 for guidance.
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.