New Mexico Rehabilitation Center
Roswell, NM · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 323026)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (575) 347-3400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community, and it has 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark among reported measures.
Patients at New Mexico Rehabilitation Center return home at a rate CMS describes as no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also reported as no different than the national rate.
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Roswell, New Mexico, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1985, and is operated under government ownership. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to a lower level of 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 readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also each reported as 'No Different than the National Rate' compared to national benchmarks. CMS's healthcare-associated infection measures (catheter-associated infections and C. diff) are not reported for this facility, which CMS notes often reflects low case counts rather than any quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning its reported measures fall in line with national performance. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury may find this profile useful, though they should verify current details directly with the facility or on CMS Care Compare, as measures and data vintage may update over time.
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 after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that New Mexico Rehabilitation Center'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 rate and its readmission-after-discharge rate as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS does not report catheter-associated infection or C. diff infection rates for this facility, often due to low case counts, which does not imply poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare coverage applies according to standard program rules; contact the facility at (575) 347-3400 for specifics about your situation.
Who owns this facility?
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (575) 347-3400 or verify 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 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the rest reported as no different than the national rate or not reported.
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/323026?state=NM.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge planning, and staffing, and confirm current measures directly with the facility at (575) 347-3400 or via Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not describe transfer or admission processes; contact the facility directly at (575) 347-3400 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.