Mcalester Regional Health Center
Mcalester, OK · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 37T034)
- 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: Government · Phone: (918) 421-8123 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mcalester Regional Health Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community, and none of its reported measures are rated better or worse than the national benchmark. In short, this facility performs in line with national averages on the measures CMS reports.
CMS reports that Mcalester Regional Health Center's rate of patients returning home to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and discharge outcomes here are consistent with typical national results.
Mcalester Regional Health Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Mcalester, Oklahoma, operated under government ownership. It provides intensive inpatient therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mcalester Regional Health Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Mcalester, Oklahoma, in Pittsburg County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2006, and is operated under government ownership. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's 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 reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated infection measure was not specified in the available data, which may reflect that CMS has not published it, often due to low case counts, rather than indicating a quality concern.
Overall, among the measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — CMS rates this facility as performing in line with national rates on the measures reported. Families considering rehabilitation here can use this profile as a starting point, and should verify current details directly with the facility and on CMS Care Compare, as data is updated periodically. This summary reflects the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available.
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 — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled 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 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates 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.' A catheter-associated infection rate was not specified in available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since July 1, 2006.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2006.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at (918) 421-8123 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS reports, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — the facility performs in line with national rates overall.
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/37T034?state=OK.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, admission criteria, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national rates, which are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility directly at (918) 421-8123 to discuss transfer arrangements.
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.