Aurora Health Care Metro Inc
Milwaukee, WI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 52T138)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Better
- 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: (414) 649-5765 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aurora Health Care Metro Inc in Milwaukee, WI is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes — Aurora Health Care Metro Inc discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also better than the national rate.
Aurora Health Care Metro Inc is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Milwaukee, WI, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Aurora Health Care Metro Inc is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Milwaukee, WI, and has been Medicare-certified since 01/01/1985. It is a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than staying in longer-term custodial care as in a typical nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community (returns them home) at a rate that is Better than the National Rate. Its readmission rate after discharge from the IRF is also Better than the National Rate, while its readmission rate during the rehab stay is No Different than the National Rate. On healthcare-associated infections, both catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates and C. diff infection rates are No Different than the National Benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark. No measures were reported as missing in this dataset. Families considering rehabilitation after a serious health event may find this comparative summary useful as one part of their decision-making process. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current figures.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term, less intensive custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Aurora Health Care Metro Inc's rate of discharging patients to the community is Better than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rate after discharge is Better than the National Rate, while its readmission rate during the rehab stay is No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both catheter-associated infection rates and C. diff infection rates are No Different than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 01/01/1985.
Who owns this facility?
Aurora Health Care Metro Inc is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 01/01/1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (414) 649-5765 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 2 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/52T138?state=WI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS for this facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility directly at (414) 649-5765 for arrangements.
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.