Boone Hospital Center
Columbia, MO · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 26T068)
- 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: (573) 815-7050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO shows performance that is no different than the national rate on the measures CMS reports, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark. Its discharge-to-community rate is also no different than the national rate.
CMS reports that Boone Hospital Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes in line with national averages.
Boone Hospital Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Columbia, Missouri, operated as a non-profit organization. It provides intensive daily therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since January 13, 2003 and operated as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy — typically several hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy daily under medical supervision — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a longer-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Boone Hospital Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its readmission measures — both readmissions after discharge and during the rehab stay — are also 'No Different than the National Rate.' Reported healthcare-associated infection data (C. diff) shows 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' Catheter-associated infection data was not included in the figures provided.
Overall, CMS reports 0 measures where this facility performs better than the national benchmark and 0 measures where it performs worse, out of the measures reported — indicating performance broadly in line with national averages across these categories. Where a measure is not reported, CMS has not published it, often due to low patient case counts, which does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the full, current record on CMS Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
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 — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function quickly, unlike a nursing home which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Boone Hospital Center's rate of discharge to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-after-discharge rate and readmission-during-stay rate are 'No Different than the National Rate,' according to CMS.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' Catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Boone Hospital Center is Medicare-certified, having held certification since January 13, 2003; contact the facility at (573) 815-7050 or verify current coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Boone Hospital Center operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2003.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (573) 815-7050 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better than the national benchmark and 0 measures worse, with the reported measures showing performance no different than national rates.
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/26T068?state=MO.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, specific condition experience, and discharge planning support; contact the facility directly at (573) 815-7050 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated with hospital discharge planners; contact Boone Hospital Center at (573) 815-7050 to confirm their admission 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.