Southern Regional Medical Ctr
Riverdale, GA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 11T165)
- 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: (770) 991-8296 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Regional Medical Ctr is rated as performing about the same as the national average, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark, and its rate of discharging patients home is no different than the national rate.
Patients at Southern Regional Medical Ctr return to the community at a rate that is no different than the national average, and their readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Southern Regional Medical Ctr is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Riverdale, Georgia, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Southern Regional Medical Ctr is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Riverdale, Clayton County, Georgia, certified for Medicare participation since July 1, 2005. It operates as a non-profit facility. An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southern Regional Medical Ctr's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its potentially preventable readmission rates — both during the rehabilitation stay and after discharge — are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Data on healthcare-associated infections, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, were not provided in the available CMS data for this facility, which may reflect low case counts rather than any quality concern.
Overall, of the five nationally reported measures, CMS indicates that Southern Regional Medical Ctr performed neither better than nor worse than the national benchmark on any of the measures for which data was reported — its results reflect typical, average performance nationally. Families considering rehabilitation here can review these details and any updates directly through CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this information.
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 recover function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This is different from a nursing home, which generally provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Southern Regional Medical Ctr'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?
Its potentially preventable readmission rates, both 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 data on infections, such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff, was not reported for this facility in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since July 1, 2005.
Who owns this facility?
Southern Regional Medical Ctr is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2005.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (770) 991-8296 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the reported measures, CMS indicates 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark, reflecting performance similar to the national average.
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/11T165?state=GA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, specific conditions treated, and discharge planning; the facility can be reached at (770) 991-8296 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Southern Regional Medical Ctr directly at (770) 991-8296 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.