St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T193)
- 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: (832) 355-6281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital in Houston, TX is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, with 0 of the reported measures rated better than national and 0 rated worse than national.
CMS reports that St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Houston, TX, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Houston, Harris County, Texas. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often three hours a day, several days a week — to help patients regain strength, mobility, and daily function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower, more gradual level of therapy over a longer stay.
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1995, and is operated as a non-profit facility. According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate,' meaning patients here return home at a rate comparable to the national average.
On readmissions, both the measure of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Healthcare-associated infection measures for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff were not included in the data provided, which may reflect that CMS has not published these figures, often due to low case counts — this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the reported measures falling in line with national averages. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehab facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often several hours a day) to help patients regain function quickly, while a nursing home typically offers a lower, slower level of therapy over a longer stay.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital'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 the readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge measures are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Infection data for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff were not provided; contact the facility at (832) 355-6281 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital is Medicare-certified, having been certified since October 1, 1995.
Who owns this facility?
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1995.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (832) 355-6281 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with reported measures matching national averages.
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/45T193?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning; contact the facility at (832) 355-6281 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital directly at (832) 355-6281 to confirm the process.
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.