Mercy West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 36T234)
- 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 ↗
CMS rates Mercy West Hospital as performing no different than the national rate on discharge to community, and it shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark among the categories CMS reports. This suggests performance generally in line with national averages.
At Mercy West Hospital, 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 indicates recovery and return-home outcomes similar to the national average.
Mercy West Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, operated as a non-profit organization. It provides intensive inpatient therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mercy West Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984, and operates as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a slower pace of custodial or skilled care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mercy West Hospital'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. Regarding healthcare-associated infections, the facility's C. diff infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported by CMS, which can occur due to low case counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates Mercy West Hospital better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5 measures — indicating performance in line with national averages across the categories CMS has published. Families considering rehabilitation should 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 (physical, occupational, and speech) to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically offers slower-paced custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Mercy West Hospital'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 readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge 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; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported by CMS.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Mercy West Hospital is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services there.
Who owns this facility?
Mercy West Hospital is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 of 5 reported measures better than the national benchmark and 0 worse, indicating performance generally in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/36T234?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and specific outcomes for your condition 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 staff; contact Mercy West Hospital at (502) 596-6346 to confirm current procedures.
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.