Memorial Satilla Hospital
Waycross, GA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 11T003)
- 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: (478) 297-0349 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Memorial Satilla Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it is not rated better or worse than the national benchmark on any of the reported measures — 0 better, 0 worse.
Patients at Memorial Satilla Hospital return home at a rate CMS reports as no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, suggesting outcomes in line with typical facilities nationwide.
Memorial Satilla Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Waycross, Georgia, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Memorial Satilla Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Waycross, Ware County, Georgia, operated as a non-profit organization and Medicare-certified since January 1, 2017.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower, less intensive level of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, patients discharged from this facility return to the community at a rate that is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Readmission rates — both from the facility and during the rehab stay — are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate,' meaning outcomes are comparable to facilities nationwide. For healthcare-associated infections, the C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) measure is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated infection measure is not included in the data provided; when CMS does not publish a measure, this is often due to low case counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of the reported measures and worse on 0 of them — indicating performance consistent with national norms across the measures reported. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families should verify the current record directly with CMS.
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 for several hours a day to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity therapy over longer stays.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports the rate of discharge to the community at Memorial Satilla Hospital as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission-after-discharge and readmission-during-stay measures are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The C. diff infection measure is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark'; a catheter-associated infection measure was not provided in this data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Memorial Satilla Hospital has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2017, indicating it meets Medicare's conditions for participation.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
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 list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (478) 297-0349 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse on 0 measures, with the reported measures showing performance in line with national norms.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/11T003?state=GA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy programs by contacting the facility directly at (478) 297-0349.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Memorial Satilla Hospital at (478) 297-0349 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.