The Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 07T006)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: (203) 276-4135 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates The Stamford Hospital's rehab facility worse than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community, and among its five reported measures, none are better than the national benchmark while one is worse. The rest are no different than the national rate.
At The Stamford Hospital, CMS data shows patients are discharged to the community at a rate worse than the national rate, though readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes are mixed compared to other facilities nationally.
The Stamford Hospital operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Stamford, Connecticut, a non-profit provider offering intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It is distinct from a nursing home in that care is hospital-level and short-term, focused on recovery rather than long-term residence.
About this facility
The Stamford Hospital operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, certified since October 1, 2001. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than staying long-term as in a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both readmissions after discharge and during the rehab stay — are no different than the national rate, meaning they fall within the expected range compared to similar facilities nationwide. For healthcare-associated infections, the C. diff infection measure is no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure was not detailed in the available data, so no comparison is reported here; when CMS does not publish a measure, it is often due to low patient case counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark, and one — discharge to community — is rated worse. This information comes from CMS Care Compare, reflecting the most recent published data vintage available for this facility.
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 (physical, occupational, and speech) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or supportive care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that The Stamford Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate after discharge and during the rehab stay 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; other infection measures were not detailed in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since October 1, 2001.
Who owns this facility?
The Stamford Hospital's rehab facility is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2001.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The available data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (203) 276-4135 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS reports, none are rated better than the national benchmark and one (discharge to community) is rated worse, with the remaining measures no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/07T006?state=CT.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge outcomes, and infection rates; contact the facility at (203) 276-4135 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through hospital discharge planning; contact The Stamford Hospital directly at (203) 276-4135 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.