Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 14T011)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (618) 942-2171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Herrin Hospital worse than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 1 measure worse than national. The remaining measures show no difference from the national rate.
CMS reports that Herrin Hospital's rate of sending patients home to the community is worse than the national rate, though readmission rates during and after the rehab stay are no different than the national rate.
Herrin Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Herrin, Illinois, operating as a non-profit that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Herrin Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care. Herrin Hospital has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2000, and operates as a non-profit facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Herrin Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and shortly after discharge — are no different than the national rate. For healthcare-associated infections, both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infection rates 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, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. No measures in this data set are listed as not reported. This information is sourced from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available for this facility. Patients and families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Care Compare for further detail.
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 and return home, while a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Herrin Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmission rates both during the rehab stay and shortly after discharge are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Herrin Hospital is Medicare-certified, so Medicare covers inpatient rehabilitation care there; contact the facility at (618) 942-2171 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Herrin Hospital is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Herrin Hospital has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2000.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (618) 942-2171 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Herrin Hospital better than the national rate on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/14T011?state=IL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy programs offered, and contact the facility directly at (618) 942-2171 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact Herrin Hospital directly at (618) 942-2171 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.