Northern Nevada Medical Center
Sparks, NV · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 29T032)
- 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: (775) 356-4588 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Nevada Medical Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, with 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 worse than the national benchmark. This suggests its outcomes align closely with typical national results.
CMS reports that Northern Nevada Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Readmission rates after discharge are also reported as no different than the national rate.
Northern Nevada Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Sparks, Nevada, operated as a non-profit. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Northern Nevada Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy — typically several hours a day, several days a week — to help patients regain physical function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting.
This facility has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2012, and operates under non-profit ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northern Nevada Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its potentially-preventable readmission rates — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate' compared to national benchmarks. Healthcare-associated infection measures for catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff were not reported in the supplied data, which CMS notes can occur due to low case counts and does not by itself indicate a quality concern.
Overall, CMS Care Compare data show this facility performing similarly to the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 of 5 worse — indicating a pattern of results that align closely with national averages rather than standing out in either direction.
Patients and families are encouraged to consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details and to confirm any additional specifics with the facility.
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 recover function quickly and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of care over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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?
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?
Infection data for catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff were not reported in the available data, which CMS notes can happen due to low case counts rather than indicating a problem.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, but for specific coverage questions, contact the facility at (775) 356-4588 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Northern Nevada Medical Center operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2012.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (775) 356-4588 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 show this facility performing better or worse than the national benchmark — its results are described as no different than national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/29T032?state=NV.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical length of stay directly with the facility at (775) 356-4588.
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 (775) 356-4588 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.