Mclaren Northern Michigan
Petoskey, MI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 23T105)
- 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: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
McLaren Northern Michigan is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on its reported measures, including discharge to community. Of the reported measures, 0 are rated better than national and 0 are rated worse.
CMS reports that patients at McLaren Northern Michigan are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes in line with national norms.
McLaren Northern Michigan is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Petoskey, Michigan, operated as a non-profit, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
McLaren Northern Michigan is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer period. The facility is operated under non-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare data, McLaren Northern Michigan performs, on the reported measures, no different than the national rate or benchmark. Specifically, the rate at which patients are discharged to the community (return home) is no different than the national rate. The rate of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. The facility's rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infection is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS's plain-language comparisons show 0 of the reported measures rated better than the national benchmark, and 0 rated worse — indicating performance in line with national norms across the reported measures. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as published; individuals considering rehabilitation should verify current details directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after a serious health event, with a goal of returning home; nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that McLaren Northern Michigan's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports that readmission rates, both during the stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports the facility's C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
McLaren Northern Michigan is operated under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2002.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 of the reported measures rated better than the national benchmark and 0 rated worse, with the reported measures showing performance no different than national norms.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/23T105?state=MI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, conditions typically treated, and average length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (502) 596-6346.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact McLaren Northern Michigan at (502) 596-6346 to confirm admission processes.
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.