Iu Health Ball Memorial Hosp
Muncie, IN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 15T089)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (765) 747-4228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital's rehab outcomes are rated as no different than the national rate on discharge to community, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better than national and 0 as worse than national.
Patients at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital return home from rehab at a rate CMS describes as no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Muncie, Indiana, offering intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. IRFs like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of custodial or lower-intensity rehabilitative care.
This facility has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1986, and operates as a non-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rates of potentially preventable readmissions — both after discharge and during the rehab stay — are also 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Overall, CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of the reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of the reported measures — meaning its performance on these measures is statistically comparable to the national average across the board. Some measures, such as catheter-associated infection rates, are not separately reported here, which CMS notes often reflects a low number of qualifying cases rather than a quality concern.
Source: 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 a stroke or surgery, whereas a nursing home typically offers slower-paced custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's discharge-to-community rate as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-after-discharge rate and its readmission-during-stay rate are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is reported as no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data is not detailed here.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1986.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (765) 747-4228 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it as better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse on 0 measures, meaning its reported outcomes are comparable to the national average.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/15T089?state=IN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (765) 747-4228.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility at (765) 747-4228 to arrange a transfer.
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.