Hutchinson Hospital Corp
Hutchinson, KS · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 17T020)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hutchinson Hospital Corp's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS reports 0 of its measures as better and 0 as worse than the national benchmark. Overall performance is in line with national averages.
Patients at Hutchinson Hospital Corp return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, suggesting recovery outcomes in line with national norms.
Hutchinson Hospital Corp is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Hutchinson, Kansas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Hutchinson Hospital Corp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987, and operates as a non-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—often physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from events such as stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain enough function to return home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled nursing care.
According to CMS Care Compare, the source of this data, Hutchinson Hospital Corp's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of unplanned readmissions during the rehab stay, as well as potentially preventable readmissions after discharge, are also both reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
CMS did not report healthcare-associated infection measures (catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. difficile infections) for this facility in the available data, which often occurs due to low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no differently than the national benchmark on the measures reported, with 0 measures rated better than the national rate and 0 measures rated worse than the national rate. Families considering this facility can review the most current details directly 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 events like stroke or surgery, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Hutchinson Hospital Corp's discharge-to-community rate as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission-during-stay rate and the readmission-after-discharge rate are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection data for this facility, often due to low case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987, indicating it meets Medicare's participation requirements.
Who owns this facility?
Hutchinson Hospital Corp operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 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 rate and 0 measures worse, with the reported measures all showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/17T020?state=KS.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical discharge outcomes; contact the facility directly at (502) 596-6346 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Hutchinson Hospital Corp at (502) 596-6346 to confirm the 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.