Parkland Health Hospital Sys
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T015)
- 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: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (469) 419-2024 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Parkland Health Hospital Sys in Dallas, TX is rated by CMS as performing No Different than the National Rate on discharging patients home, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. This means its performance is generally in line with national averages.
CMS reports that Parkland Health Hospital Sys discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home — at a rate No Different than the National Rate. Readmission rates after discharge are also No Different than the National Rate, suggesting outcomes similar to the national average.
Parkland Health Hospital Sys is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Dallas, Texas, 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
Parkland Health Hospital Sys is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Dallas, Texas, and has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2018. It is operated under Government ownership. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically several hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Parkland Health Hospital Sys discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home rather than to another institution — at a rate that 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, both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. difficile infection rates are reported as No Different than the National Benchmark.
Overall, across the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are flagged as better than the national benchmark and none are flagged as worse — CMS rates this facility as performing in line with national rates on 0 of 5 measures being better and 0 of 5 being worse, i.e., consistent with national averages across all reported measures. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published; patients and families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
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 — often multiple hours a day of physical, occupational, or speech therapy — to help patients regain function after conditions like stroke or surgery, aiming for a return home. A nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care rather than intensive rehab.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Parkland Health Hospital Sys discharges patients to the community at a rate No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. difficile infection rates are both reported as No Different than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 10/01/2018.
Who owns this facility?
Parkland Health Hospital Sys is operated under Government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2018.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (469) 419-2024 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Across the five measures CMS reports, 0 are better than the national benchmark and 0 are worse, indicating performance in line with national rates overall.
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/45T015?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and specific outcome measures relevant to your condition; contact the facility directly at (469) 419-2024 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; please contact the facility at (469) 419-2024 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.