St. Charles Medical Center
Bend, OR · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 38T047)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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: (541) 706-2611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates St. Charles Medical Center better than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, and among the 5 reported measures, 1 is better than the national rate and none are worse. The remaining measures are reported as no different than the national rate.
Patients at St. Charles Medical Center return home at a rate CMS considers better than the national average. Readmission rates after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate, suggesting typical follow-up outcomes.
St. Charles Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Bend, Oregon, operated on a non-profit basis. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
St. Charles Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Bend, Oregon, operated as a non-profit organization and Medicare-certified since January 1, 1990. Located in Deschutes County, this facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy designed to help patients regain strength, mobility, and daily living skills after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare, St. Charles Medical Center performs better than the national rate on discharge to community, meaning patients are more likely than the national average to return home after their rehabilitation stay. Readmission rates — both during the stay and after discharge — are reported as no different than the national rate, indicating typical outcomes in this area. The facility's C. diff healthcare-associated infection rate is also no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the available data, which CMS may not publish in some cases due to low case counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, based on the measures reported, CMS rates St. Charles Medical Center better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse. This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent publicly reported vintage available.
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) aimed at helping patients recover function quickly and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that St. Charles Medical Center discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The C. diff infection rate is reported as no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having held certification since January 1, 1990.
Who owns this facility?
St. Charles Medical Center is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1990.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (541) 706-2611 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates St. Charles Medical Center better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse and the rest rated as no different than the national rate.
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/38T047?state=OR.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy services, and confirm current details directly with the facility at (541) 706-2611.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; please contact St. Charles Medical Center at (541) 706-2611 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.