Accreditations

Baylor Scott & White is licensed by the state of Texas and holds accreditation or special designations from the following organizations:

Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

CARF accreditation signifies that Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation meets the highest quality standards and recognizes our commitment to continuous improvement in care delivery, program development and serving community needs.

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Children and Adolescents
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Amputee Specialty Program Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Brain Injury Specialty Program Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Brain Injury Specialty Program Children and Adolescents
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Specialty Program Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Specialty Program Children and Adolescents
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Hospital Stroke Specialty Program Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs Brain Injury Specialty Programs Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs Brain Injury Specialty Programs Children and Adolescents
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs Spinal Cord Specialty Programs Adults
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs – Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs Spinal Cord Specialty Programs Children and Adolescents

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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Fort Worth
  • Hospital Accreditation
  • Brain Injury Specialty Program
  • Stroke Specialty Program

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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Frisco
  • Hospital Accreditation
  • Outpatient Program Accreditation

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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Lakeway
  • Hospital Accreditation

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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Neuro Transitional Center
  • Brain Injury Specialty Program (Residential)
  • Stroke Specialty Program (Residential)

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The Joint Commission

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization that focuses on the safety and quality of care for persons treated at hospitals and health care facilities nationwide. This important accreditation is held by all four of Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, as well as our more than 100 outpatient facilities in Texas.

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
  • Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Fort Worth
  • Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation
  • Joint Commission Brain Injury Program Certification
  • Joint Commission Stroke Program Certification
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Frisco
  • Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation
  • Joint Commission Brain Injury Program Certification
  • Joint Commission Stroke Program Certification
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Lakeway
  • Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation
  • Joint Commission Brain Injury Program Certification
  • Joint Commission Stroke Program Certification
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient Therapy
  • All Outpatient Locations are Accredited by the Joint Commission

NIDILRR - Designated Model Systems

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) has designated Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas, in collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Research and Education, as one of only six Model Systems in the nation for the treatment and research of both traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

Purpose of a Model System:

  • Deliver coordinated rehabilitation care to patients with SCI & TBI
  • Track the health of patients over their lifetime to better understand and support their recovery
  • Conduct innovative research to improve patient outcomes
  • Participate in collaborative, multi-site research with other SCI & TBI Model System centers across the country
  • Provide resources to patients and families
Spinal Cord Injury Model System (SCIMS)

The Baylor Scott & White Spinal Cord Injury Model System (BSW-SCIMS) is a nationally recognized program that supports innovative clinical care and research to evaluate medical, rehabilitation, vocational and other services to meet the needs of individuals with SCI. The BSW-SCIMS is one of 14 centers nationwide that was awarded a competitive grant by the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), due to its recognition as a national leader in SCI research and patient care. Learn more about SCIMS research here.

Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (TBIMS)

The North Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (NTX-TBIMS) is a unique research and clinical collaboration between Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation and UT Southwestern Medical Center, dating back to 2002. The NTX-TBIMS is one of 16 centers nationwide that was awarded a competitive grant by the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, due to its recognition as a national leader in TBI research and patient care. Learn more about TBIMS research here.

The HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award®

This award is given to the three top-performing organizations in each category on the basis of extraordinary achievement. The award recognizes clients who have maintained consistently high levels of excellence over three years in patient experience, employee engagement, physician engagement, or clinical quality performance. Baylor Scott & White has been a recipient of the Pinnacle of Excellence Patient Experience Award each of the following years:

  • 2022 (4), 2020 (3), 2019 (3), 2017 (1), 2015 (1)
US News Best Hospitals Specialty Rehabilitation 2024-2025
Ranked #20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Four locations ranked among best physical rehabilitation centers in Texas

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We will work closely with you, your family, your physician and/or the referring hospital to ensure a smooth transition to Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation.