Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr
Columbia, MO · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 263027)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: For profit · Phone: (573) 817-2703 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Of the 5 measures CMS reports, 1 is better than the national rate and 0 are worse, with the rest showing no difference from national performance.
Patients at Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS data.
Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Columbia, Missouri, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 1997, and operates as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr'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. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of the 5 reported measures, with no measures worse than the national rate, and the remaining measures showing performance no different than the national rate. This suggests a generally typical performance profile compared with other IRFs nationally. Families considering rehabilitation after a serious health event may wish to review this data alongside other factors relevant to their care needs. This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data as published for this facility's most recent reporting period.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, while a nursing home typically provides longer-term custodial care at a lower intensity of therapy.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr'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 rehab stay and its readmission rate after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Rusk Rehabilitation Ctr is Medicare-certified, having been certified since May 19, 1997.
Who owns this facility?
It operates as a for-profit facility, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (573) 817-2703 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of the 5 reported measures, with the rest showing no difference from national rates and none worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/263027?state=MO.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
The data provided here does not cover specific admission criteria or therapy details; contact the facility directly at (573) 817-2703 for those specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility at (573) 817-2703 to discuss arranging 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.