St Joseph Hospital Ir Center
Nashua, NH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 30T011)
- 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: (603) 882-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates St Joseph Hospital IR Center in Nashua, NH as worse than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 1 measure worse than national.
CMS reports that St Joseph Hospital IR Center's rate of returning patients home to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
St Joseph Hospital IR Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Nashua, New Hampshire, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
St Joseph Hospital IR Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Nashua, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1986, and 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 function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St Joseph Hospital IR Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infection is no different than the national benchmark. A measure for catheter-associated infection was not reported by CMS, which often occurs due to low case counts rather than an indication of quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the benchmark on 1 of the reported measures, with the remaining reported measures showing no difference from national rates. Families are encouraged to review the full details on CMS Care Compare for the most current 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 regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, aiming for a return home. This is more intensive than the care typically provided at a nursing home.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the 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 C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets Medicare's requirements for inpatient rehabilitation care.
Who owns this facility?
St Joseph Hospital IR Center is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1986.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (603) 882-3000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse than the benchmark on 1 measure, with 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/30T011?state=NH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge outcomes, and infection rates, and compare these details across facilities using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not cover transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility directly at (603) 882-3000 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.