Albany Medical Center Hosp
Albany, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T013)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (518) 262-2409 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Albany Medical Center Hosp is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures better than national and 0 of 5 worse than national.
CMS reports that Albany Medical Center Hosp discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates are also no different than the national rate.
Albany Medical Center Hosp is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Albany, New York, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Albany Medical Center Hosp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1986, and operates under non-profit ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain function and independence before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, Albany Medical Center Hosp's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission measures — both the rate of unplanned readmissions during the rehabilitation stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. CMS reports the facility's rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infection as no different than the national benchmark. CMS has not published a separate figure for catheter-associated infection in the data available here, which often occurs simply because there were too few cases to report reliably, not because of any quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning its reported results are consistent with typical national performance. Patients and families are encouraged to review the most current details on CMS Care Compare directly.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity therapy over longer stays.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Albany Medical Center Hosp's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports both its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports its C. diff infection rate as no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate is not listed in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Albany Medical Center Hosp is Medicare-certified, but coverage details depend on individual circumstances, so contact the facility at (518) 262-2409 or check Medicare.gov for specifics.
Who owns this facility?
Albany Medical Center Hosp operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1986.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (518) 262-2409 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating results in line with national performance.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/33T013?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (518) 262-2409.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Albany Medical Center Hosp at (518) 262-2409 to confirm the process.
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.