Mercy Medical Center
Canton, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 36T070)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (330) 489-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Mercy Medical Center as no different than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community, and none of its reported measures are flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark. In short, its performance on reported measures matches national averages.
At Mercy Medical Center, CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are in line with national averages.
Mercy Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Canton, Ohio, offering intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been Medicare-certified since 1985.
About this facility
Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio (Stark County) is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), operated on a non-profit basis and certified since January 1, 1985. IRFs like Mercy Medical Center provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often multiple hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day — to help patients regain strength and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mercy Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its readmission measures — both for patients readmitted after discharge and those readmitted during their rehab stay — are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Healthcare-associated infection measures (catheter-associated infections and C. diff) are not reported in the data provided, which CMS notes often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports, none are flagged as better than the national benchmark and none as worse (0 better, 0 worse), with the reported measures matching the national rate. Patients and families are encouraged to review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage and may not include every measure Mercy Medical Center reports.
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 (often several hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly and return home, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Mercy Medical Center's discharge-to-community rate as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures reported — after discharge and during the rehab stay — are 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated infection and C. diff rates are not reported in the available data; this is often due to low case counts rather than a quality issue.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Mercy Medical Center is Medicare-certified, but for specific coverage questions, contact the facility at (330) 489-1000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Mercy Medical Center is operated on a non-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (330) 489-1000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the reported measures, CMS shows 0 rated better than the national benchmark and 0 rated worse, with the reported measures matching the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/36T070?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (330) 489-1000.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your hospital care team; you can also contact Mercy Medical Center directly at (330) 489-1000 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.