Sutter Coast Hospital
Crescent City, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T417)
- 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: Government · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sutter Coast Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is reported as no different than the national rate, and CMS shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark among those reported.
CMS reports that Sutter Coast Hospital's rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Sutter Coast Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Crescent City, California, operated under government ownership, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Sutter Coast Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, and has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2016. It operates under government ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home rather than a longer-term custodial stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sutter Coast Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions during the rehabilitation stay, and after discharge, are both also reported as no different than the national rate. CMS has not published healthcare-associated infection data (catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff) for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of the reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 0 measures — meaning its reported results are statistically in line with national performance rather than notably higher or lower.
Families considering rehabilitation after a hospital stay can review this information, along with any additional details, directly on CMS Care Compare.
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 recover function quickly, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Sutter Coast Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay and its readmission rate 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, which is often due to low case counts rather than a quality issue.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 01/01/2016.
Who owns this facility?
Sutter Coast Hospital is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2016.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify details 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 measures and worse on 0 measures, with the reported measures showing no difference from national rates.
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/05T417?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (502) 596-6346.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Sutter Coast Hospital at (502) 596-6346 for specific admission procedures.
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.