Robert Packer Hosp
Sayre, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T079)
- 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: (717) 888-6666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Robert Packer Hosp in Sayre, PA is rated by CMS as performing at the national average, with 0 of the reported measures better than the national rate and 0 worse. Its discharge-to-community rate is also no different than the national rate.
CMS reports that Robert Packer Hosp's rate of patients returning home after rehab is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates are also no different than the national rate, suggesting typical recovery outcomes.
Robert Packer Hosp is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Sayre, PA that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Robert Packer Hosp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2021, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level rehabilitation therapy—often several hours a day, multiple days a week—to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, which typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or recovery care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Robert Packer Hosp's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its potentially-preventable readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' Catheter-associated infection data was not included in the figures provided, which may mean CMS has not published this measure, often due to low case counts—this is not an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing at the national benchmark level on the reported measures, with 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse. This indicates a performance profile consistent with national averages. Families considering rehabilitation should verify current details and speak directly with the facility. Source: CMS Care Compare.
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—often multiple hours a day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This is more intensive than the custodial or lower-level care typically provided at a nursing home.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Robert Packer Hosp'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?
CMS reports that both the during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates at Robert Packer Hosp are 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports the C. diff infection rate as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' Catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Robert Packer Hosp is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare coverage applies according to standard program rules; contact the facility at (717) 888-6666 for coverage specifics for your situation.
Who owns this facility?
Robert Packer Hosp is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Robert Packer Hosp has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; please contact the facility at (717) 888-6666 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 worse, with the reported measures all at 'no different than' the national rate or benchmark.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T079?state=PA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning; contact the facility at (717) 888-6666 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Robert Packer Hosp directly at (717) 888-6666 for their admission process.
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.