Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45TA34)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (512) 706-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its five reported measures are better or worse than the national benchmark—they're all rated as typical.
CMS data shows Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Austin, Texas, operated under for-profit ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Austin, Travis County, Texas. It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021, and is operated under for-profit ownership. IRFs like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than staying long-term as in a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially preventable readmissions—both during the rehab stay and after discharge—are also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff is no different than the national benchmark. CMS's catheter-associated infection measure is not separately detailed in the data provided, so no comparison can be reported here; when a measure is not reported, it is often due to low patient case counts and should not be interpreted as reflecting poor quality.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse—each falls in the 'no different than' category. This suggests a facility performing in line with typical national outcomes on the measures CMS currently publishes. Prospective patients and families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details and contact the facility for information on services, admission, and treatment specifics.
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 so they can return home, unlike a nursing home which typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this 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?
Both its readmission-during-stay rate and its readmission-after-discharge rate are reported as 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; other infection measures are not detailed in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare coverage rules apply to eligible patients.
Who owns this facility?
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (512) 706-1900 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS reports, none are rated better or worse than the national benchmark—all fall into the 'no different than' category.
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/45TA34?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, admission criteria, and how outcomes are tracked; contact the facility directly at (512) 706-1900 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between hospital staff and the receiving facility; contact Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Austin at (512) 706-1900 for their specific 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.