Iberia Medical Center
New Iberia, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T054)
- 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: (870) 206-0513 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Iberia Medical Center's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS reports 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than national among the ones it publishes for this facility. Overall, its performance appears in line with national averages.
Patients at Iberia Medical Center return to the community at a rate CMS describes as no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are generally comparable to facilities nationwide.
Iberia Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in New Iberia, Louisiana, operated as a non-profit, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Iberia Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2018 and operates as a non-profit facility.
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF focuses on active, short-term recovery with close medical supervision, aiming to help patients return home rather than provide long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Iberia Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as 'no different than the national rate.' For healthcare-associated infections, its C. diff infection rate is 'no different than the national benchmark.'
Overall, CMS reports that Iberia Medical Center performs better than the national benchmark on 0 of the reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 0 measures — meaning its results are generally in line with national averages across the measures CMS has published. Some measures, such as catheter-associated infections, are not shown in this data, which CMS may withhold due to low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns. Individuals considering rehabilitation should verify current details directly through Medicare Care Compare.
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, short-term therapy under medical supervision to help patients regain function after a serious health event, while a nursing home typically provides longer-term, less intensive custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Iberia Medical Center's discharge-to-community rate as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports both readmission during the stay and readmission after discharge 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; catheter-associated infection data is not included in this record.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Iberia Medical Center is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Iberia Medical Center operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2018.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (870) 206-0513 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark, with the reported measures showing results generally in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/19T054?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission and infection rates, and confirming current information directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Iberia Medical Center directly at (870) 206-0513 for specific 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.