Saint Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 44T183)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (901) 765-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Saint Francis Hospital worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and among the reported measures, none are rated better than the national benchmark while one is rated worse. The remaining reported measures show no difference from the national rate.
CMS reports that Saint Francis Hospital discharges patients to the community at a rate worse than the national rate. However, its readmission rates, both during the stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
Saint Francis Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Memphis, Tennessee, operated as a for-profit organization. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Saint Francis Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay. Saint Francis Hospital has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1985, and operates as a for-profit facility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Saint Francis Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission rates—both during the stay and after discharge—are no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the data provided, so no comparison can be made for it; this does not imply a quality issue, and may reflect limited published data.
Taken together, CMS's public reporting shows Saint Francis Hospital performing worse than the national benchmark on 1 of the reported measures, with no measures rated better than the national benchmark among those reported. Families considering rehabilitation options may wish to review the full, current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as measures and comparisons 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 (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often several hours a day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Saint Francis Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports that both readmission during the stay and readmission after discharge are no different than the national rate at Saint Francis Hospital.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports that Saint Francis Hospital's C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection comparison was not included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Saint Francis Hospital is Medicare-certified, but for specific coverage questions, contact the facility at (901) 765-2400 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Saint Francis Hospital operates as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Saint Francis Hospital has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (901) 765-2400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Among the measures CMS reported, Saint Francis Hospital is rated worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure and no different than the national rate on the others reported, with none rated better.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/44T183?state=TN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
The data provided does not cover specific admission criteria or therapy schedules; contact the facility at (901) 765-2400 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (901) 765-2400 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.