Helen Hayes Hospital
West Haverstraw, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T405)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Worse
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (845) 786-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare rates Helen Hayes Hospital worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and worse than national on 2 of the 5 reported quality measures, with none rated better than national.
At Helen Hayes Hospital, CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged back to the community is worse than the national rate, and the rate of readmissions after discharge is also worse than the national rate.
Helen Hayes Hospital is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in West Haverstraw, New York, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Helen Hayes Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in West Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York. It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2005, and is government-owned. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to the community. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which generally offers a lower intensity of daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare, Helen Hayes Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rate of unplanned readmissions after discharge is also worse than the national rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay itself are no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 measures reported. The remaining measures are consistent with national performance. No measures were listed as not reported for this facility. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families should verify current figures directly on that site, 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 inpatient rehab facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often three hours a day) to help patients recover function after major illness or injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Helen Hayes Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions after discharge are worse 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?
Both catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Helen Hayes Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is a government-owned facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2005.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This isn't specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at (845) 786-4000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse than national on 2 of 5, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/33T405?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Families may want to ask about therapy hours, staffing, discharge planning, and how the facility performs on CMS quality measures like those noted above.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer and admission details aren't included in this data; contact the facility directly at (845) 786-4000 to discuss 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.