Encompass Health Rehabilitaiton Hospital Of Richar
Richardson, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 673029)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (972) 398-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures with none rated worse. The remaining measures are no different than the national rate.
Yes — patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson are discharged to the community, meaning they return home, at a rate better than the national average. Readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate, suggesting recoveries tend to hold up after leaving the facility.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Richardson, Texas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richardson is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Richardson, Texas (Dallas County). It has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2008, and operates under for-profit ownership. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities 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 moving to a lower level of long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community (returns them home) at a rate that is better than the national rate — a positive sign for recovery outcomes. Its readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection rates, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, are also no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark. The remaining measures are in line with national performance. Families should note that a rating of 'no different than the national rate' reflects typical, expected performance rather than a concern. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; individuals are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare 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—often three hours a day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, while a nursing home typically offers a slower pace of care for longer-term or custodial needs.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff infection rates are both no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means it meets federal requirements to provide covered inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2008.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (972) 398-5700 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 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse than the national benchmark.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/673029?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS and summarized here.
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 directly at (972) 398-5700 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.