Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 143026)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Better
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: Worse
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (312) 238-3305 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Shirley Ryan Abilitylab in Chicago, IL as better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1, with its rate of discharging patients home being no different than the national rate.
Patients at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and the facility's readmission rate during the rehab stay is better than the national rate.
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Chicago, IL that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This distinguishes an IRF from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer stay. The facility is operated under non-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shirley Ryan Abilitylab's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay is better than the national rate, while readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate. Among healthcare-associated infection measures, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is worse than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, no different on 2, and worse on 1. No measures were listed as not reported for this facility. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare before making decisions.
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 to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes generally provide lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Shirley Ryan Abilitylab'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?
Its readmission rate during the rehab stay is better than the national rate, while its readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is worse than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Shirley Ryan Abilitylab is Medicare-certified, having been certified since September 1, 1984.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (312) 238-3305 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Shirley Ryan Abilitylab better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, no different on 2, and worse on 1.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/143026?state=IL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS Care Compare for this facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility directly at (312) 238-3305.
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.