Tulane Inpatient Rehab Center
New Orleans, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T176)
- 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: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (504) 883-6808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tulane Inpatient Rehab Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its 5 reported measures are flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark.
CMS reports that Tulane Inpatient Rehab Center discharges patients back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Tulane Inpatient Rehab Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Tulane Inpatient Rehab Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana. Certified since January 1, 1997, and operating as a non-profit facility, it provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury who are working to regain function before returning home. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF offers a higher intensity of physical, occupational, and speech therapy along with daily physician oversight, aimed at helping patients rebuild independence as quickly as safely possible.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tulane Inpatient Rehab Center'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 rehab stay and after discharge, are also "No Different than the National Rate." On healthcare-associated infections, both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. difficile infection rate are reported as "No Different than the National Benchmark."
Taken together, CMS rates this facility as performing on par with the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures as better and 0 of 5 as worse — meaning all reported measures fall within the expected national range, with none flagged as notably better or worse. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
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 (physical, occupational, and speech) with daily physician oversight, aimed at helping patients regain function quickly, whereas nursing homes typically offer a lower intensity of therapy over a longer, more custodial stay.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Tulane Inpatient Rehab 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 its readmission rate during the rehab stay and 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 and C. difficile infection rate are both reported as no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Tulane Inpatient Rehab Center is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated here; contact the facility at (504) 883-6808 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates 0 of 5 reported measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 as worse, meaning all reported measures fall within the expected national range.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/19T176?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, types of conditions treated, and typical length of stay; contact the facility directly at (504) 883-6808 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission procedures; contact the facility at (504) 883-6808 or ask your hospital care team to coordinate a referral.
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.