Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital
Wauwatosa, WI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 52T177)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (414) 454-8097 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS reports that Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital's rate of discharging patients home is worse than the national rate, and of the five measures reported, one is better than the national benchmark while one is worse, with the rest showing no difference.
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term institutional care. This facility has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2007, and operates as a non-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Readmission measures — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate. Among healthcare-associated infection measures, catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates are no different than the national benchmark, while Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection rates are better than the national benchmark.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for this facility, one shows performance better than the national benchmark and one shows performance worse than the national rate, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. Families considering rehabilitation options are encouraged to review these measures alongside the specific needs of the patient. This summary is based on data published on CMS Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period available at the time of publication and may be updated periodically by CMS.
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 quickly after a serious illness or injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates are no different than the national benchmark, and C. diff infection rates are better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2007.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the conditions treated; please contact the facility at (414) 454-8097 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, one is better than the national benchmark, one is worse than the national rate, and the remaining are no different from national rates.
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/52T177?state=WI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy intensity, staffing, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national benchmarks, which are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not detailed in this data; contact the facility directly at (414) 454-8097 for admission information.
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.