Sanford Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 43T027)
- 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: (605) 328-6758 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its 5 reported measures are better or worse than the national benchmark.
CMS reports that Sanford Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Sanford Medical Center is a non-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Sanford Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2017, and operates as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sanford Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
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 performance in line with national averages rather than a quality concern.
Data source: CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to contact the facility directly and review the latest Care Compare listing for current details before making a decision.
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 stroke, surgery, or injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity therapy over longer stays.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Sanford Medical 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 readmission during the stay and readmission 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; catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Sanford Medical Center operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2017.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This is not specified in the CMS data; please contact the facility at (605) 328-6758 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 as worse, indicating performance in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/43T027?state=SD.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and how these compare to national benchmarks, all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This detail is not included in the CMS data; please contact the facility directly at (605) 328-6758 to discuss transfer arrangements.
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.