Spain Rehabilitation Center
Birmingham, AL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 01T033)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Government · Phone: (205) 934-4940 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Spain Rehabilitation Center is rated better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported CMS measures, with none rated worse, and its rate of patients returning home is no different than the national rate.
At Spain Rehabilitation Center, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Spain Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Birmingham, Alabama, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Spain Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1997, and is operated under government ownership. An IRF provides 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 lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
According to CMS Care Compare, Spain Rehabilitation Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse than the national benchmark, and the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. No measures are listed as not reported in this data set. Individuals considering rehabilitation at this facility are encouraged to review the most current details on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the facility directly with specific questions.
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 regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Spain Rehabilitation Center'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?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates are no different 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, while its C. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Spain Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (205) 934-4940 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 rated worse, and the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/01T033?state=AL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and specific conditions treated by calling the facility directly at (205) 934-4940.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility at (205) 934-4940 for guidance on arranging 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.