The Rehab Center At Cookeville Rmc
Cookeville, TN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 44T059)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Rehab Center At Cookeville RMC returns patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS shows 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 worse than the national benchmark. Overall its performance is in line with national norms.
At The Rehab Center At Cookeville RMC, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
The Rehab Center At Cookeville RMC is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Cookeville, Tennessee, operated under Government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
The Rehab Center At Cookeville RMC is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2003, and is operated under Government ownership.
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 stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, are also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 measures — meaning its reported results are consistent with national performance across the board. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published data for it, which often reflects low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Source: 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 to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its 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; CMS has not published a catheter-associated infection rate here.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under Government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2003.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating performance consistent with national norms.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/44T059?state=TN.
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 (502) 596-6346 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 to arrange a transfer.
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.