Ascension St John Hospital
Detroit, MI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 23T165)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (313) 343-4546 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ascension St John Hospital in Detroit, MI has a discharge-to-community rate that is no different than the national rate, and of the 5 reported CMS measures, none are better and none are worse than the national benchmark — all are in line with typical performance.
At Ascension St John Hospital, patients return to the community at a rate that CMS says is no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, suggesting typical recovery outcomes.
Ascension St John Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Detroit, Michigan, offering intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Ascension St John Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers slower-paced, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
This facility has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2010, and is operated as a non-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ascension St John Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its readmission measures — both after discharge and during the rehab stay — are also 'No Different than the National Rate.' On healthcare-associated infections, both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. diff infection rate are 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
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 measures — meaning all reported measures fall in line with typical national performance. No measures were listed as not reported in this dataset.
This summary is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the most current listing for updates.
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 to help patients regain function after a serious health event, while a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Ascension St John Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures — after discharge and during the rehab stay — are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and C. diff infection rate are both no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
Ascension St John Hospital operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2010.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the conditions treated here; please contact the facility at (313) 343-4546 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, meaning it performs in line with national norms across the board.
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/23T165?state=MI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, admission criteria, and how outcomes compare to national benchmarks; contact the facility directly at (313) 343-4546 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility at (313) 343-4546 to arrange a transfer.
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.