Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
Reno, NV · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 29T049)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (775) 982-3501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital is rated better than the national rate for sending patients home, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes — CMS data shows Renown Rehabilitation Hospital discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate, while readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Reno, NV, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Reno, NV, certified since 02/01/2004. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home safely. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Renown Rehabilitation Hospital is rated Better than the National Rate for discharging patients back to the community, meaning patients here return home at a higher rate than the national benchmark. Readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are No Different than the National Rate, indicating typical outcomes in this area. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility is rated No Different than the National Benchmark for catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and Better than the National Benchmark for C. diff infections.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark. This is a non-profit facility. Families are encouraged to review this profile alongside the official CMS Care Compare listing for the most current data, as figures reflect a specific reporting period and may be updated over time.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, while a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Renown Rehabilitation Hospital as better than the national rate for discharging patients to the community.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are rated no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are no different than the national benchmark, while C. diff infections are better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 02/01/2004.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (775) 982-3501 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/29T049?state=NV.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy programs offered, and confirm details directly with the facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Renown Rehabilitation Hospital directly at (775) 982-3501 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.