Mclaren Oakland/Poh Medical Center
Pontiac, MI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 23T207)
- 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: (248) 338-5157 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mclaren Oakland/Poh Medical Center in Pontiac, MI is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community. Of the measures reported, 0 are better and 0 are worse than the national benchmark, meaning performance is in line with national averages.
CMS reports that Mclaren Oakland/Poh Medical Center discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are consistent with national averages.
Mclaren Oakland/Poh Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Pontiac, Michigan, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mclaren Oakland/Poh Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Pontiac, Michigan, in Oakland County. This non-profit facility has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2000.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mclaren Oakland/Poh Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates—both during the rehabilitation stay and after discharge—are also no different than the national rate. The facility's C. diff healthcare-associated infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data is not specifically detailed here.
Overall, CMS's comparisons show this facility performing at the national benchmark level across the measures reported, with 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national rate. This indicates performance consistent with national averages rather than a distinguishing strength or concern.
Source: CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly.
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 events like stroke or surgery, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates 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 detailed in the available information.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare coverage applies according to standard program rules.
Who owns this facility?
This facility is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2000.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (248) 338-5157 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Across the measures reported, this facility has 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark, indicating performance consistent with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/23T207?state=MI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission and infection rates, and contacting the facility directly at (248) 338-5157 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact the facility at (248) 338-5157 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.