John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville, GA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 11T038)
- 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: (229) 228-8063 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital's inpatient rehab facility is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures are flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark.
Patients at this facility are discharged back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and their readmission rates during and after the rehab stay are also no different than the national rate.
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Thomasville, Georgia, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia (Thomas County) operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since October 1, 1994. An IRF provides 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 rather than remaining in long-term care. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this non-profit facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its potentially preventable readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as no different than the national rate. Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. CMS's catheter-associated infection measure is not reported for this facility, which is often due to low patient case counts rather than a reflection of quality.
Overall, of the five measures CMS evaluates, none are flagged as better than or worse than the national benchmark for this facility — all reported measures fall in line with national performance. Families considering rehabilitation here can view this as a facility performing consistently with national norms across the metrics CMS has published. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; individuals should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare.gov.
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 (often multiple hours a day) to help patients regain function after a serious illness, surgery, or injury, with a goal of returning home. This is generally more intensive than the therapy provided at a skilled nursing facility.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; the catheter-associated infection rate is not reported, often due to low case counts.
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 non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1994.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (229) 228-8063 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 as worse, with the remaining measures reported as no different than national rates or not reported.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/11T038?state=GA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and specific conditions treated by contacting the facility directly at (229) 228-8063.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your hospital's discharge planning team; contact the facility at (229) 228-8063 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.