Northwest Community Healthcare
Arlington Heights, IL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 14T252)
- 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 ↗
Northwest Community Healthcare's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS reports 0 of its measures as better and 0 as worse than the national benchmark. This means its performance is in line with national averages.
At Northwest Community Healthcare, the rate of patients discharged home 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 similar to the national average.
Northwest Community Healthcare is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Arlington Heights, Illinois, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Northwest Community Healthcare is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, within Cook County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2015, and is operated as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to the community. This differs from a nursing home, which generally provides a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northwest Community Healthcare's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both for patients readmitted after discharge and during their rehab stay — are also no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark on the measures reported, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national rate. This indicates performance in line with national averages rather than a concern. Families are encouraged to review the full, current record on CMS Care Compare, as data is periodically updated.
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 to help patients regain function after a serious illness or injury, while a nursing home 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 Northwest Community Healthcare's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-after-discharge rate and readmission-during-stay rate 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; catheter-associated infection data is not included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Northwest Community Healthcare is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2015.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark, indicating performance in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/14T252?state=IL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and specific conditions treated by contacting the facility directly at (502) 596-6346.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 to arrange a transfer.
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.