Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hosp Of Sewickley
Sewickley, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 393045)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: Worse
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (412) 741-9500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, worse on 2 of 5.
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley are discharged to the community, meaning they return home, at a rate better than the national rate. Readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate, though readmissions during the stay are worse than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1991, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically 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 moving to long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community at a rate that is better than the national rate, meaning a higher-than-average share of patients return home after their stay. On potentially preventable readmissions after discharge, the facility performs no different than the national rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay are worse than the national rate. Regarding healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is worse than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of the 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 2 of the 5 measures, based on currently published Care Compare data. Patients and families considering rehabilitation here should review the full, current data on CMS Care Compare, as measures are updated periodically.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function quickly after a major medical event, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, less intensive custodial 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 no different than the national rate, but readmissions during the rehab stay are worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is worse than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/01/1991.
Who owns this facility?
It operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1991.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (412) 741-9500 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 and worse than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 measures.
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/393045?state=PA.
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 and summarized here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not covered in this data; please contact the facility directly at (412) 741-9500 to discuss admission.
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.