Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
Dubuque, IA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 16T069)
- 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: (563) 589-8488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures are flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark.
CMS reports that MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center discharges patients back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Dubuque, Iowa, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Dubuque, Iowa, operated on a non-profit basis and Medicare-certified since July 10, 2000. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both within 30 days of discharge and during the rehab stay, is also no different than the national rate. CMS did not report separate figures for catheter-associated urinary tract infection or C. diff infection rates in this data set; when a measure is not published, it is often because there were too few qualifying cases to calculate a reliable rate, not an indication of poor quality.
Overall, based on the measures reported, CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 measures better and 0 of 5 measures worse — meaning its reported performance sits in line with national averages rather than above or below them. Families considering rehabilitation here should review the current data directly on CMS Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically and reflect the most recent reporting period available.
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 three hours a day) to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, while a nursing home typically offers a slower pace of custodial or longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its potentially preventable readmission rates, both after discharge and during the rehab stay, are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published separate catheter-associated infection or C. diff infection rates for this facility in the available data, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since July 10, 2000.
Who owns this facility?
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is operated on a non-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2000.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The available data does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (563) 589-8488 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility as no different than the national benchmark on the reported measures, with 0 measures better and 0 worse than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at the CMS Care Compare listing for this facility, medicare.gov/care-compare.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and length of stay directly by calling (563) 589-8488, since this data does not include those specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact the facility at (563) 589-8488 for specific admission 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.