Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 443025)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Better
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (423) 634-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation in Chattanooga, TN as better than the national rate on 2 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1, with its discharge-to-community rate reported as worse than the national rate.
CMS reports that Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation discharges patients to the community at a rate worse than the national rate, though its readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate.
Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation is a non-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Siskin has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1990 and operates as a non-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide 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, Siskin's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is worse than the national rate. On readmissions, the facility performs no different than the national rate for readmissions after discharge, but better than the national rate for readmissions during the rehab stay. On healthcare-associated infections, Siskin's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, no different on 2, and worse on 1. Families considering rehabilitation after a serious health event may want to discuss these results with the facility and their care team. Source: CMS Care Compare.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function, whereas a nursing home typically provides a lower intensity of care over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Siskin's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay are better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation is Medicare-certified.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Siskin has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1990.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (423) 634-1200 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Siskin better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, no different on 2, and worse on 1.
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/443025?state=TN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy intensity, discharge outcomes, and infection rates, and compare these to the facility's reported CMS measures.
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 (423) 634-1200 for arrangements.
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.