Medical West Hospital Authority Rehab Unit
Bessemer, AL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 01T114)
- 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: (205) 481-7287 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medical West Hospital Authority Rehab Unit in Bessemer, AL is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients home, with 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 of 5 worse than the national benchmark. Overall, its performance is statistically comparable to national averages.
Patients at Medical West Hospital Authority Rehab Unit return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are broadly in line with facilities nationwide.
Medical West Hospital Authority Rehab Unit is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Bessemer, Alabama, operated under government ownership. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Medical West Hospital Authority Rehab Unit is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Bessemer, Alabama, in Jefferson County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2017, and is operated under government ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain function and independence before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. Reported healthcare-associated infection data (C. diff) shows performance no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data was not specified in the available records.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 of 5 worse — meaning its reported results are statistically comparable to national averages across the board. This is a neutral quality picture rather than a negative one.
Families considering this facility for post-hospital rehabilitation can review these details and additional information on CMS Care Compare to help inform their decision.
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 to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This is different from a nursing home, which generally provides lower-intensity, longer-term 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?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The facility's C. diff infection rate is reported as no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data was not provided in this record.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 01/01/2017.
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 January 1, 2017.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (205) 481-7287 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as no different than the national benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 of 5 better and 0 of 5 worse than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/01T114?state=AL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS and discussed here for this facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
For transfer arrangements, contact the facility directly at (205) 481-7287.
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.