Freeman Health Systems
Joplin, MO · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 26T137)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (417) 347-4525 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Freeman Health Systems is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate on discharge to community, and none of its 5 reported measures were rated better or worse than the national benchmark. This means its performance is generally in line with national averages.
Patients at Freeman Health Systems return home at a rate that CMS says is no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are comparable to the national average.
Freeman Health Systems is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Joplin, Missouri, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Freeman Health Systems is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Joplin, Missouri, in Jasper County. Freeman has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1996, and operates as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term institutional care, as is more typical of a skilled nursing facility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Freeman Health Systems' rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also 'No Different than the National Rate.' For healthcare-associated infections, the C. diff infection measure is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure was not specifically provided in this data set; where a measure is not reported, CMS often withholds it due to low case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing on par with national benchmarks across the reported measures, with 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national rate. Families considering rehabilitation should review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare, as this summary reflects a specific reporting period.
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 recover function and return home, unlike a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Freeman Health Systems' 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 and readmission-after-discharge rates are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Freeman Health Systems is Medicare-certified, having been certified since April 1, 1996; contact the facility at (417) 347-4525 or check Medicare Care Compare for specific coverage questions.
Who owns this facility?
Freeman Health Systems operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1996.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (417) 347-4525 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/26T137?state=MO.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and conditions treated by contacting the facility directly at (417) 347-4525.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
For transfer arrangements, contact Freeman Health Systems directly at (417) 347-4525, as this data does not include admission procedures.
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.