St. James Hospital
Olympia Fields, IL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 14T172)
- 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: (708) 747-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates St. James Hospital worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and among the reported measures, none are rated better than the national benchmark while one is rated worse. The rest show no difference from national rates.
CMS reports that St. James Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rates during and after the stay are no different than the national rate.
St. James Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Olympia Fields, Illinois, operated as a non-profit organization, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
St. James Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Olympia Fields, Cook County, Illinois, certified since July 1985 and operated as a non-profit organization. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than requiring long-term custodial care as in a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St. James Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS, which can occur due to low case counts and does not necessarily indicate a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, with 1 measure worse than the benchmark and the remaining reported measures showing no difference from national rates. Patients and families considering rehabilitation here should review the full CMS Care Compare listing and discuss specific expectations for recovery and discharge planning directly with the facility.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term custodial care at a lower intensity.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that St. James Hospital's rate of discharge to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmission rates both during the rehab stay and after discharge are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, but for specific coverage details you should verify on Medicare Care Compare or contact the facility at (708) 747-4000.
Who owns this facility?
St. James Hospital is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (708) 747-4000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, with 1 measure worse than the benchmark and the rest showing no difference.
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/14T172?state=IL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge planning, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national rates, and confirm details directly with the facility at (708) 747-4000.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility directly at (708) 747-4000 for guidance.
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.