St Vincent Hospital
Santa Fe, NM · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 32T002)
- 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: (505) 913-5392 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates St Vincent Hospital's discharge-to-community rate as worse than the national rate, and among its reported measures, none are better than the national benchmark while one is worse. The remaining reported measures are no different than national rates.
CMS reports that St Vincent Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate. This means recovery and return-home outcomes are below the national pattern, though readmissions are typical.
St Vincent Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico, operated as a non-profit organization. It provides intensive inpatient therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
St Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since July 1, 1991 and operated as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than to a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Vincent Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both after discharge and during the rehab stay — are no different than the national rate, meaning they are in line with typical outcomes nationally. Its rate of C. diff infection is also no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data was not included in the figures provided, which CMS may withhold when case counts are too low to report reliably — this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, of the measures CMS reports for this facility, none are better than the national benchmark and one — discharge to community — is worse. The remaining reported measures are no different than national rates. Families considering rehabilitation here should review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare, as measures may be updated over time.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often multiple hours a day — to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas nursing homes typically offer lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that St Vincent Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rates, both after discharge and during the rehab stay, 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; catheter-associated infection data was not provided in this dataset, which CMS sometimes withholds due to low case counts rather than quality concerns.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
St Vincent Hospital is Medicare-certified, but for details on coverage for your specific situation, contact the facility at (505) 913-5392 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
St Vincent Hospital is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1991.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (505) 913-5392 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures reported, none are better than the national benchmark, one (discharge to community) is worse, and the remaining reported measures are no different than national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/32T002?state=NM.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge outcomes, and infection and readmission rates; contact St Vincent Hospital directly at (505) 913-5392 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include transfer procedures; contact St Vincent Hospital at (505) 913-5392 to discuss arrangements.
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.