Jw Sommer Rehabilitation Unit
Muscle Shoals, AL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 01T157)
- 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: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (256) 386-1687 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Jw Sommer Rehabilitation Unit as worse than the national rate for returning patients to the community, with 1 of its reported measures better than the national benchmark and 1 worse. The remaining measures show no meaningful difference from national rates.
CMS reports that Jw Sommer Rehabilitation Unit discharges patients to the community at a rate worse than the national rate, but its readmission rates during and after the stay are no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes are mixed compared to other facilities nationally.
Jw Sommer Rehabilitation Unit is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, operated as a for-profit facility. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Jw Sommer Rehabilitation Unit is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, within Colbert County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often several hours a day—designed to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting. The facility is operated under for-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Readmission rates—both during the rehab stay and after discharge—are no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, among the five measures CMS reports for this facility, one is better than the national benchmark and one is worse, with the remaining measures showing no meaningful difference from national rates. No measures are listed as not reported for this facility. Individuals and families considering rehabilitation here are encouraged to review the full details and any updates on CMS Care Compare and to speak directly with facility staff about specific care needs.
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 regain function quickly after an event like a stroke or surgery, usually with the goal of returning home; a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse 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?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets federal requirements to provide covered inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is operated under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2011.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (256) 386-1687 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, one is better than the national benchmark, one is worse, and the rest show no meaningful difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/01T157?state=AL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, typical length of stay, and how the facility supports discharge planning; contact the facility directly at (256) 386-1687 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact the facility at (256) 386-1687 for their specific admission process.
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.