Mt Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T024)
- 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: Worse
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (212) 659-9373 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Mt Sinai Medical Center as returning patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, with none of the five reported measures better than national and one measure — catheter-associated infections — worse than national.
At Mt Sinai Medical Center, the rate of patients discharged to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission after discharge is also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
Mt Sinai Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in New York, NY, operated as a non-profit, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mt Sinai Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in New York, NY, operating under non-profit ownership and Medicare-certified since 01/01/1987. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to the community rather than remaining in a lower-intensity nursing home setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, patients discharged from this facility return to the community at a rate that is 'no different than the national rate.' Readmission measures — both readmission during the stay and after discharge — are also 'no different than the national rate,' meaning outcomes here are statistically comparable to IRFs nationwide on these measures.
On healthcare-associated infections, CMS reports that catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates at this facility are 'worse than the national benchmark,' while C. difficile infection rates are 'no different than the national benchmark.'
Overall, among the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark, and one — the catheter-associated infection measure — is rated worse than the national benchmark. The remaining measures show performance in line with national norms. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly to return home, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports the discharge-to-community rate at Mt Sinai Medical Center as 'no different than the national rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the stay and readmission after discharge are rated 'no different than the national rate' by CMS.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is rated 'worse than the national benchmark,' while the C. difficile infection rate is 'no different than the national benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 01/01/1987.
Who owns this facility?
Mt Sinai Medical Center operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 01/01/1987.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (212) 659-9373 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, none are better than the national benchmark and one — catheter-associated infections — is worse, with the rest comparable to national rates.
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/33T024?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, admission criteria, and how the facility's outcome measures compare to national benchmarks, as reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not cover transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility directly at (212) 659-9373 for guidance.
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.