Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
Gardner, KS · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 173033)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (913) 856-8747 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital discharges patients back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse. The other measures are all no different than the national rate.
At Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, patients return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and discharge-home outcomes are in line with typical IRF performance nationwide.
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital is a for-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gardner, Kansas, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been Medicare-certified since July 2015.
About this facility
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Gardner, Johnson County, Kansas. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care. Meadowbrook has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015, and operates as a for-profit facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Meadowbrook's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate, indicating that potentially-preventable return trips to the hospital occur at a typical frequency compared with other IRFs nationwide.
On healthcare-associated infections, Meadowbrook's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing performance no different than the national rate, and none rated worse. Families should note this reflects a facility performing largely in line with national norms, with one area of stronger-than-average performance. This summary is based on data published by 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 aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers a slower pace of care over a longer period. Patients at IRFs like Meadowbrook usually receive multiple hours of therapy daily with the goal of returning home.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Meadowbrook'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 rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Meadowbrook is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/01/2015.
Who owns this facility?
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital operates as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (913) 856-8747 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Meadowbrook better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the rest no different than the national rate and none worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/173033?state=KS.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, and discharge planning; the facility can be reached at (913) 856-8747 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements typically go through your hospital's discharge planning team; you can also contact Meadowbrook directly at (913) 856-8747 for admission information.
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.