Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 18T038)
- 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: (270) 417-3472 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it has 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark out of the reported measures. In short, its performance is in line with national averages across the board.
At Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, meaning outcomes are consistent with national norms.
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Owensboro, Kentucky, 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
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. It has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 1990, and operates under non-profit ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF focuses on short-term, high-intensity rehabilitation aimed at helping patients regain function and return to independent living as quickly as safely possible.
According to CMS Care Compare, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmission — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure was not reported by CMS for this facility, which is often due to low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5. In other words, on every measure CMS was able to report, this facility performed in line with national expectations. This summary reflects data published by CMS Care Compare and does not include cost information.
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, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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 its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 1990.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (270) 417-3472 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, meaning its reported performance is in line with national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/18T038?state=KY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, length of stay, and specific condition expertise by contacting the facility directly at (270) 417-3472.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact the facility at (270) 417-3472 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.