Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital
Newburgh, IN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 153025)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (812) 476-9983 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it is worse than the national benchmark on 1 of the 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated better.
Patients at Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, though readmissions during the rehab stay are worse than the national rate; readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital is a for-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Newburgh, Indiana, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Newburgh, Indiana, serving Warrick County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a slower-paced, longer-term level of care.
The facility is a for-profit hospital that has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rate during the rehab stay is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate. Rates of healthcare-associated infections — both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections — are no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures. The remaining measures are reported as no different than the national rate. No measures here are listed as not reported by CMS.
This summary reflects data published by CMS Care Compare and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients recover function after events like a stroke or surgery, whereas a nursing home typically offers a slower, longer-term level of 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?
Its readmission rate during the rehab stay is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both catheter-associated infections and C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit hospital.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 1989.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify the conditions treated here; please contact the facility at (812) 476-9983 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5 measures, with the rest 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/153025?state=IN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national rates, and confirm details directly with the facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission details; please contact the facility at (812) 476-9983 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.