Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc.
Fall River, MA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 22T074)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (508) 973-7554 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and among the five reported measures, it shows 0 better and 1 worse than national rates. The remaining measures show no meaningful difference from national averages.
At Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc., CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged back to the community is worse than the national rate. However, readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate, suggesting outcomes for those who complete their stay are comparable to other facilities nationally.
Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1990.
About this facility
Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Fall River, Massachusetts, certified since October 1990. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy under close medical supervision — with the goal of helping patients regain function and return home after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, rather than providing longer-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. is rated worse than the national rate on the measure of discharging patients back to the community. On potentially-preventable readmission measures, the facility performs no different than the national rate, both for readmissions after discharge and during the rehab stay. For healthcare-associated infections, the facility's C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not specified in the available data, which does not necessarily indicate a problem; CMS sometimes withholds measures due to low case counts.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for comparison purposes, Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 measure, with the remaining reported measures showing no meaningful difference from national rates. This facility is a non-profit organization. Patients and families considering rehabilitation here are encouraged to review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare, as quality data is 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, hospital-level therapy (often several hours a day) to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, aiming for a return home — this differs from a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term, less intensive custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. worse than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
The facility is rated no different than the national rate for potentially-preventable readmissions, both after discharge and during the rehab stay.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is rated no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1990.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The available data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (508) 973-7554 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. is rated better on 0 and worse on 1, with the rest showing no meaningful difference from national rates.
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/22T074?state=MA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and typical length of stay by calling the facility directly at (508) 973-7554.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your hospital's discharge planning team; contact Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc. at (508) 973-7554 for specific admission procedures.
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.