About Tirr Memorial Hermann
Inpatient rehabilitation facility overview
Tirr Memorial Hermann is a nonprofit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Houston, TX, serving patients in Harris County and the surrounding region. Medicare certified since 1984, the facility has provided 42 years of intensive rehabilitation care. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from serious injuries, surgeries, and medical conditions that require at least 3 hours of therapy per day.
Tirr Memorial Hermann treats patients with stroke, brain injury (traumatic), spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic), and other rehabilitation conditions. The facility serves approximately 684 rehabilitation patients across all conditions.
Tirr Memorial Hermann achieves a 98.0% functional mobility improvement rate, reflecting strong rehabilitation outcomes. 20 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Houston, TX, consider functional outcome measures, infection rates, readmission performance, and the facility's experience with your specific condition. IRFs provide the most intensive level of rehabilitation, typically requiring patients to participate in at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week.
At a Glance
Functional Outcomes
Patient improvement in mobility and self-care during rehabilitation
Functional Mobility Improvement
Patients who improved in mobility during their rehab stay
98.0% of patients at Tirr Memorial Hermann showed functional mobility improvement, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
Change in Self-Care Score
Patients with meaningful improvement in self-care abilities
100.0% of patients at Tirr Memorial Hermann showed change in self-care score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
Change in Mobility Score
Patients with meaningful improvement in mobility
99.6% of patients at Tirr Memorial Hermann showed change in mobility score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
Discharge Self-Care Score
Patients meeting self-care goals at discharge
15.8% of patients showed discharge self-care score.
Self-Care Decline
Lower is betterPatients whose self-care abilities declined during rehab
Tirr Memorial Hermann reports a 0.77% rate for self-care decline, well below most facilities, indicating strong outcomes.
Safety & Infections
Infection rates, falls, and pressure ulcer prevention
Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI)
Standardized infection ratio for catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Tirr Memorial Hermann's CAUTI standardized infection ratio is 1.944. This is worse than the national benchmark. Patients should discuss infection control with the facility.
Central Line Infections (CLABSI)
Standardized infection ratio for central line-associated bloodstream infections
Tirr Memorial Hermann's CLABSI standardized infection ratio is 0.000. This is better than the national benchmark.
Falls Prevention
Percentage of patients without falls resulting in major injury
20.4% of patients were free from falls with major injury.
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers during rehab stay
Tirr Memorial Hermann reports a 0.15% rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers, well below typical rates, indicating excellent skin care protocols.
Discharge & Readmission
Performance compared to national rates
Discharge to Community
Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community after rehabilitation
Risk-standardized rate: 67.6% (482 patients)
Tirr Memorial Hermann's community discharge rate (67.6% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.
Post-Discharge Readmissions
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions within 30 days of IRF discharge
Risk-standardized rate: 8.7% (440 patients)
Tirr Memorial Hermann's post-discharge readmission rate (8.7% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.
Within-Stay Readmissions
Rate of potentially preventable hospital transfers during the IRF stay
Risk-standardized rate: 5.4% (511 patients)
Tirr Memorial Hermann's within-stay readmission rate (5.4%) is consistent with the national rate.
Medicare Spending
Spending per beneficiary relative to national average
Above National Average
1.00 = national average
Tirr Memorial Hermann's Medicare spending per beneficiary is 6% above the national average (ratio: 1.06). Higher spending may reflect more complex cases or more intensive services. Based on 455 Medicare episodes.
Conditions Treated
Patient volume by rehabilitation condition
Tirr Memorial Hermann treats patients recovering from stroke, brain injury (traumatic), spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic), and 6 other condition categories. The facility serves approximately 684 rehabilitation patients annually across all conditions.
Stroke
Brain injury (traumatic)
Spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic)
Brain disease or condition (non-traumatic)
Spinal cord injury (traumatic)
Nervous system disorder (excluding stroke)
Hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition
Hip or femur fracture
All other conditions
Vaccination Rates
Immunization coverage for patients and staff
Patients assessed and appropriately given seasonal flu vaccine
Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination
Affiliated Physicians
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Jaskaren Dhillon, MD
Neurology
Dr. Olga Waln, MD
Neurology
Dr. Shahin Shirzadi, MD
Neurology
Dr. Cynthia Williams, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Harpaul Gill, MD
Neurology
Dr. Douglas Stanley, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Michael Mgerian, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Bradley Chi, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Ron Karni, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Kenneth Vanowen, MD
Neurology
Dr. Christopher Falco, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Kristin Marcum, MD
Otolaryngology
+ 8 more
Dr. Elizabeth Maloney, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Rahil Khalik, DO
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Sharon Li, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Philip Johnson, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Abana Azariah, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Carolina Gutierrez, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Emily Tharp, MD
Neurology
Dr. Sumbul Tahir, MD
Hospitalist
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Tirr Memorial Hermann
What conditions does Tirr Memorial Hermann treat?
Tirr Memorial Hermann provides intensive rehabilitation for patients with stroke, brain injury (traumatic), spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic), brain disease or condition (non-traumatic), and other conditions requiring intensive therapy.
What are Tirr Memorial Hermann's functional outcomes?
Functional Mobility Improvement: 98.0%. Change in Self-Care Score: 100.0%. Change in Mobility Score: 99.6%. Discharge Self-Care Score: 15.8%. Self-Care Decline: 0.8%.
How does Tirr Memorial Hermann compare to other IRFs?
Discharge to Community: Same as national. Post-Discharge Readmissions: Same as national. Within-Stay Readmissions: Same as national.
What is the minimum therapy requirement at Tirr Memorial Hermann?
As a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, Tirr Memorial Hermann provides intensive therapy programs requiring at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week, under physician supervision.
How many doctors are affiliated with Tirr Memorial Hermann?
20 physicians are affiliated with Tirr Memorial Hermann.
Data source: CMS IRF Compare ·