St. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center
Birmingham, AL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 01T011)
- 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: (205) 838-3672 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark among reported data.
Patients at St. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center return to the community at a rate CMS considers no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
St. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Birmingham, Alabama, 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. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. An IRF 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 safely to the community. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a slower pace of rehabilitation.
This facility has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 1998, and operates as a non-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehabilitation stay and after discharge, is also 'No Different than the National Rate.' CMS has not published data on healthcare-associated infection rates (catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff) for this facility, which often occurs when case counts are too low to report reliably — this should not be interpreted 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 than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, meaning its reported performance is generally in line with national averages. Families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on CMS Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically offers a slower-paced level of rehabilitation care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that St. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center'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 readmission during the rehabilitation stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published catheter-associated infection or C. diff infection data for this facility, often due to low case counts, which does not imply poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
St. Vincents East Rehabilitation Center is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
This facility has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 1998.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (205) 838-3672 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating performance generally in line with national averages.
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/01T011?state=AL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (205) 838-3672.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission procedures; please contact the facility at (205) 838-3672 for transfer 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.