The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis, An Affi
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 263028)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (314) 658-3800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse. Its rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate.
Patients at The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes in line with national norms.
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis, An Affiliate is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Saint Louis, MO, operated as a for-profit facility. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
The Rehabilitation Institute Of St. Louis, An Affiliate, is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Saint Louis, MO, certified since April 2, 2001. It is operated as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, short-term inpatient therapy—often including 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 remaining in long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also reported as no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures reported as worse than the national rate; the remaining measures are reported as no different than the national rate. This suggests a facility performing in line with national norms overall, with a notable strength in C. difficile infection control. Families are encouraged to review the most current details on CMS Care Compare, as data is periodically updated.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, short-term therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term custodial care at a lower intensity of therapy.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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 rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 04/02/2001.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is operated as a for-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2001.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; please contact the facility at (314) 658-3800 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 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse, and the rest no different than the national rate.
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/263028?state=MO.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, admission criteria, and specific outcomes for your condition; contact the facility directly at (314) 658-3800 for details 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 (314) 658-3800 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.