Noble Hospital
Westfield, MA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 22T065)
- 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: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse.
CMS reports that Noble Hospital discharges patients to the community at a rate 'no different than the national rate,' and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, suggesting outcomes similar to other IRFs nationally.
Noble Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Westfield, Massachusetts, operated as a non-profit, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Noble Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Westfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1990, and operates as a non-profit organization. IRFs like Noble Hospital provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to a lower level of care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Noble Hospital'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' compared to other IRFs nationally. On healthcare-associated infections, Noble Hospital's C. diff infection rate is reported as 'Better than the National Benchmark,' while catheter-associated urinary tract infection data was not specified in the available figures.
Taken together, CMS rates Noble Hospital better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national rate. Where a measure is not reported, this simply means CMS has not published data for it, often due to low case volume, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
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) like Noble Hospital provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often three or more hours a day) to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Noble Hospital's rate of discharge to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the stay and readmission after discharge are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Noble Hospital's C. diff infection rate is 'Better than the National Benchmark'; catheter-associated infection data was not included in the available figures.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Noble Hospital is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services there; for coverage specifics, contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Noble Hospital operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Noble Hospital has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1990.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Noble Hospital better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse, and the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates.
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/22T065?state=MA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Families may wish to ask about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning; the data here does not cover these details, so contact Noble Hospital directly at (502) 596-6346.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Noble Hospital at (502) 596-6346 to confirm their admission process.
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.