Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 16T089)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on its reported measures, with 0 of 5 measures better and 0 of 5 worse than national benchmarks. Its rate of discharging patients back to the community is also no different than the national rate.
At Ottumwa Regional Health Center, the rate of patients discharged to the community, meaning they return home, is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, suggesting outcomes in line with national averages.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Ottumwa, Iowa, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2006, and operates as a for-profit facility. An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ottumwa Regional Health Center's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. CMS did not report a distinct measure for catheter-associated infections in this data set.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no better and no worse than the national benchmark on the measures reported — 0 of 5 measures better than the national rate, and 0 of 5 worse. This indicates a performance profile consistent with national averages across the reported categories. Families are encouraged to review the full, current record on CMS Care Compare for the most up-to-date details.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Ottumwa Regional Health 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?
Both its readmission rate during the stay and 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 measure was not included in this data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare coverage rules apply to eligible inpatient rehabilitation stays; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or your Medicare plan to confirm specifics.
Who owns this facility?
Ottumwa Regional Health Center operates as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2006.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not list specific conditions treated; 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 rates it as performing no different than the national benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 of 5 better and 0 of 5 worse 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/16T089?state=IA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge planning, staffing, and specific outcomes for conditions like yours; this listing does not include that level of detail.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Ottumwa Regional Health Center directly at (502) 596-6346 for 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.