Providence St Mary Medical Center
Walla Walla, WA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 50T002)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (509) 525-3320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Providence St Mary Medical Center is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures were better or worse than the national benchmark. CMS reports zero measures better and zero worse than the national average for this facility.
CMS reports that Providence St Mary Medical Center's rate of discharging patients home to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and discharge outcomes similar to the national average.
Providence St Mary Medical Center is a non-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Walla Walla, Washington that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been certified since 1984.
About this facility
Providence St Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), a level of care designed for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury who need intensive, coordinated therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy alongside medical oversight — with the goal of regaining function and returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
This facility is non-profit and has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, Providence St Mary Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rate during the rehab stay and its readmission rate after discharge are also both reported as no different than the national rate. CMS did not report facility-level results for healthcare-associated catheter or C. diff infection measures for this facility, which is often due to low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports nationally for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, none were rated better than the national benchmark and none were rated worse for this facility — the reported measures fall in the 'no different than' category. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on CMS Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
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, short-term therapy — often several hours a day — to help patients regain function after events like a stroke or surgery, with medical supervision, whereas a nursing home generally provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Providence St Mary Medical Center'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 readmission rate during the stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS did not report catheter-associated or C. diff infection data for this facility, which is often due to low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility; for specific coverage questions, contact the facility at (509) 525-3320 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Providence St Mary Medical Center is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (509) 525-3320 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS reports, none were rated better than the national benchmark and none were rated worse; the reported measures were all 'no different than' the national rate.
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/50T002?state=WA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge outcomes, and readmission rates; contact the facility at (509) 525-3320 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Providence St Mary Medical Center directly at (509) 525-3320 for their specific 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.