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Patient Outcomes

It's important to be confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive when entering a rehabilitation program. Shepherd Center specializes in the treatment of spinal cord injury, brain injury and stroke. We're not a general rehabilitation hospital like the majority of facilities you will encounter. That means we have more experience dealing with situations like yours.

Our goal is to maintain the highest quality of outcomes for our patients and to present our outcomes to help inform your decision when choosing a rehabilitation provider. Get more details and download our latest outcomes, quality and patient safety reports below.

From the drop-down menu below, select the patient program that interests you and then review our most recent outcome measures.

Program: Spinal Cord Injury (Inpatient)
  • Program: Spinal Cord Injury (Inpatient)
  • Program: Brain Injury (Inpatient)
  • Program: Stroke (Inpatient)
What is the Average Age Of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury at Shepherd Center?
Our patient population is younger than most other rehabilitation facilities.
39.1 Years Old
96 Out of 100
What Do Patients of Shepherd Center Have to Say?
Inpatients give 96 out of 100 points to rate their likelihood to recommend Shepherd Center to others.
How many patients with spinal cord injury are treated each year?
Shepherd Center treats 250 patients with spinal cord injuries each year.
250 Patients
8 -11 Weeks
How Long Will I Be At Shepherd Center?
A typical inpatient stay ranges from 8 - 11 weeks.
Where do most patients go after leaving Shepherd Center?
92.2% of our patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries were able to return to their community after rehabilitation at Shepherd Center, compared to 71.9% nationwide.
92.2% Return to Community
3-4 Hours Per Day
How Much Therapy Will I Have?
Expect to participate in 3-4 hours per day of therapy.
What percent of patients achieve or exceed their expected value or mobility at discharge from Shepherd Center?
62.8% of patients with spinal cord injuries achieve or exceed their expected value of mobility by the time they discharge from Shepherd Center, compared to 59.6 nationally.
62.8% Achieve or Exceed Expected Value of Mobility
Is Shepherd Center Accredited?
Yes, by The Joint Commission and CARF. Shepherd Center is also a Spinal Cord Injury Model System.
What is the average age of patients with brain injury at Shepherd Center?
37.6
37.6 Years Old
96 Out of 100
What Do Patients of Shepherd Center Have to Say?
Inpatients give 96 out of 100 points to rate their likelihood of recommending Shepherd Center to others.
How Many Patients With Brain Injury Are Treated Each Year?
Shepherd Center treats 302 patients with brain injuries each year.
302 Patients
5 - 7 Weeks
How Long Will I Be At Shepherd Center?
A typical inpatient stay ranges from 5 - 7 weeks.
Where Do Most Patients Go After Leaving Shepherd Center?
96% of our patients with traumatic brain injuries were able to return to their communities after rehabilitation at Shepherd Center, compared to 70.4% nationwide
96% Return to Community
4-5 Hours Per Day
How Much Therapy Will I Have?
Expect to participate in 4-5 hours per day of therapy.
What percent of patients achieve or exceed their expected value of mobility at discharge from Shepherd Center?
79.5% of patients with brain injuries achieve or exceed their expected value of mobility by the time they discharge from Shepherd Center, compared to 64.4% nationally.
79.5% Achieve or Exceed Expected Value of Mobility
Is Shepherd Center Accredited?
Yes, by The Joint Commission and CARF. Shepherd Center is also a Spinal Cord Injury Model System.
What is the average age of patients who have had a stroke at Shepherd Center?
50.6
50.6 Years Old
96 Out of 100
What Do Patients of Shepherd Center Have to Say?
Inpatients give 96 out of 100 points to rate their likelihood of recommending Shepherd Center to others.
How Many Patients With Stroke Are Treated Each Year?
Shepherd Center treats 144 patients who have had stroked each year.
144 Patients
5 - 7 Weeks
How Long Will I Be at Shepherd Center?
A typical inpatient stay ranges from 5 - 7 weeks.
Where Do Most Patients Go After Leaving Shepherd Center?
94.3% of our patients who had strokes were able to return to their communities after rehabilitation at Shepherd Center, compared to 67.6% nationwide
94.3% Return to Community
4-5 Hours Per Day
How Much Therapy Will I Have At Shepherd Center?
Expect to participate in 4-5 hours per day of therapy.
What percent of patients achieve or exceed their expected value of mobility at discharge from Shepherd Center?
62.8% of patients who have had strokes achieve or exceed their expected value of mobility by the time they discharge from Shepherd Center, compared to 59.6% nationally.
62.8% Achieve or Exceed Expected Value of Mobility
Is Shepherd Center Accredited?
Yes, by The Joint Commission and CARF. Shepherd Center is also a Spinal Cord Injury Model System.

Shepherd Center Outcomes and Annual Quality Report

Guided by what is best for our patients and their families, we aim to be the leader in defining, measuring, and delivering the highest quality care. That means we continually improve processes and the clinical care experience to provide the safest care possible. We also aim to be transparent in reporting our outcomes and believe that having accurate patient safety and patient experience outcomes helps people to make informed decisions about their healthcare. We believe our patients, their families, our staff, and those who support us deserve the information they need to decide where they receive their care, work, and donate their time and talent.

The measures reported in our FY22 annual report reflect a range of patient safety and patient experience outcomes.

If you have any questions or concerns about our patient safety or patient experience outcomes, please email us at webmaster@shepherd.org or call 404-352-2020.

Why Shepherd? Learn about our outcomes.

Download the latest Quality and Patient Safety Report.