West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 103036)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (305) 262-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than national benchmarks on 1 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5 measures.
Patients at West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, though readmissions during the rehab stay itself are worse than the national rate.
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Miami, Florida, 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
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Miami, Florida, certified since October 6, 1988 and operated as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to community living.
According to CMS Care Compare data, West Gables' rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions after discharge is also no different than the national rate, but its readmission rate during the rehab stay itself is worse 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. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no meaningful difference from national rates. No measures here are listed as not reported. Families weighing rehabilitation options after a serious health event can use these plain-language comparisons as one point of reference. Source: CMS Care Compare, based on the most recently published data for this facility.
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 (often several hours a day) to help patients regain function after a serious illness or injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that West Gables' rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate, but its readmission rate during the rehab stay is worse 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, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital is Medicare-certified.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 1988.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (305) 262-6800 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5 measures, with the rest showing no meaningful difference.
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/103036?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific services offered, and confirm details directly with the facility at (305) 262-6800.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include admission or transfer procedures; please contact the facility directly at (305) 262-6800 to discuss 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.