Kansas University Rehab
Kansas City, KS · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 17T040)
- 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: Government · Phone: (913) 588-4779 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kansas University Rehab performs no different than the national rate on discharging patients home, and CMS shows 0 measures better and 0 worse than the national benchmark among its reported measures.
At Kansas University Rehab, the rate of patients discharged home is no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Kansas University Rehab is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Kansas City, Kansas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Kansas University Rehab is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984, and is operated under government ownership. An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from events such as stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping patients regain function and independence before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kansas University Rehab's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission measures — both the rate of unplanned readmissions during the rehab stay and following discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Reported healthcare-associated infection data (C. diff) shows a rate no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data is not reported by CMS for this facility, which is often due to low case counts rather than an indication of quality concerns.
Overall, CMS rates Kansas University Rehab as performing no different than the national benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national comparison. Patients and families are encouraged to review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or injury, while a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Kansas University Rehab's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge measures are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data is not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Kansas University Rehab is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services there.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (913) 588-4779 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark, with the reported measures falling in the 'no different than national' category.
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/17T040?state=KS.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, length of stay, and specific condition experience by contacting the facility directly at (913) 588-4779.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Kansas University Rehab at (913) 588-4779 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.