Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T184)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (713) 867-3394 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX is rated by CMS as sending patients home to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and it is rated better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
CMS reports that patients at Memorial Hermann Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Memorial Hermann Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Houston, Texas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Harris County, Texas is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since June 30, 1996. 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.
According to CMS Care Compare, 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 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. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates, and none rated worse. No measures were listed as not reported.
This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury may wish to review the full Care Compare listing and speak directly with the facility for details on specific programs and services.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients recover function quickly after a serious health event, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Memorial Hermann Hospital'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 its readmission rate during the rehab stay and its readmission rate after discharge are reported as 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. difficile 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?
Memorial Hermann Hospital is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1996.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated here; contact the facility at (713) 867-3394 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the rest showing no difference and none rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/45T184?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, admission criteria, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national rates, and confirm details directly with the facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility at (713) 867-3394 to arrange a transfer.
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.