Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 11T007)
- 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: Government · Phone: (229) 434-2264 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's inpatient rehab facility is rated no different than the national rate for discharging patients home, and CMS shows none of its reported measures as better or worse than the national benchmark. In short, its performance is in line with national averages.
At Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, CMS reports that patients return home (are discharged to the community) at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are comparable to typical national results.
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Albany, Georgia. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia (Dougherty County) operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since October 1, 1999. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is no different than the national rate. Its readmission measures — both the rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay and following discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff is no different than the national benchmark. A measure for catheter-associated urinary tract infections was not reported by CMS for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing at the national average on the measures it has published for this facility, with 0 measures better than the national benchmark and 0 measures worse. This is a government-owned facility. Families considering rehabilitation here should review the full, current data on Medicare Care Compare and contact the facility directly with specific questions.
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 serious health event, while a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity care over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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?
Both readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — 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 rate was not reported, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since October 1, 1999.
Who owns this facility?
It is a government-owned facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1999.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (229) 434-2264 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it as no different than the national benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/11T007?state=GA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, admission requirements, and discharge outcomes; contact the facility at (229) 434-2264 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not describe transfer processes; contact the facility directly at (229) 434-2264 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.