United Hospital
St Paul, MN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 24T038)
- 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: (612) 863-0881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates United Hospital as no different than the national rate on the measures it has published, with none of the 5 reported measures showing better or worse performance than the national benchmark. Its discharge-to-community rate is also no different than the national average.
At United Hospital, the rate of patients discharged 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. This suggests patients recover and return home at a rate similar to the national average.
United Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in St Paul, Minnesota, operated as a non-profit organization. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
United Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in St Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984, 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 rather than moving to a lower level of ongoing care.
According to CMS Care Compare, United Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. CMS does not report a comparison for catheter-associated infection rates for this facility, which is often the case when case counts are too low to calculate a reliable measure — this does not indicate a quality concern.
Overall, of the measures CMS has published for United Hospital, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse; the facility performs in line with national expectations on the reported measures. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury may wish to review this information alongside the full CMS Care Compare listing for the most current data.
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 (often 3+ hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after events like a stroke or surgery, while a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that United Hospital's rate of discharge 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 after discharge are no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. CMS has not published a comparison for catheter-associated infections for this facility, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
United Hospital has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984, indicating it meets Medicare's conditions for participation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
United Hospital operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (612) 863-0881 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS has published, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — the facility performs in line with national expectations.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/24T038?state=MN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, specific condition experience, and average length of stay; this facility can be reached at (612) 863-0881 for such details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact United Hospital directly at (612) 863-0881 to confirm 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.