Encompass Health Rehab Hospital Of Middletown
Middletown, DE · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 083026)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Better
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (302) 464-3400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Middletown is rated better than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes — patients at this facility are discharged to the community at a rate better than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also better than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Middletown is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Middletown, Delaware, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Middletown is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware. It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2015, and is operated as a for-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home safely. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, patients discharged from this facility return to the community at a rate that is Better than the National Rate. Potentially-preventable readmission rates after discharge are also Better than the National Rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay itself are No Different than the National Rate. Healthcare-associated infection data show that C. diff infection rates are No Different than the National Benchmark; a catheter-associated infection comparison was not reported by CMS for this facility, which often reflects a low number of qualifying cases rather than a quality concern.
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. Families considering rehabilitation after a serious health event may wish to review these details further. This information reflects data published on CMS Care Compare.
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 stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharge to the community is Better than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions after discharge are Better than the National Rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay are No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The C. diff infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark; a catheter-associated infection comparison was not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility; contact the facility at (302) 464-3400 or verify current coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2015.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This isn't specified in the available data — please contact the facility at (302) 464-3400 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
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 none rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/083026?state=DE.
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 for this facility on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Contact the facility directly at (302) 464-3400 to discuss transfer and admission 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.