Univ Of Rochester Medical Ctr
Rochester, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T285)
- 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: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (585) 276-3015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University of Rochester Medical Ctr is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate on discharge to community, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. Overall, its performance is in line with national benchmarks.
Patients at University of Rochester Medical Ctr are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are consistent with typical national performance.
University of Rochester Medical Ctr is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Rochester, New York, operated on a non-profit basis. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
University of Rochester Medical Ctr is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1985, and is operated as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically multiple hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day, along with physician and nursing supervision — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility discharges patients to the community at a rate that is 'no different than the national rate.' Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also 'no different than the national rate.' Rates of healthcare-associated infections, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, are 'no different than the national benchmark.'
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5 measures — meaning all reported measures fall in line with national performance. No measures are noted as unreported in the available data. This summary reflects data from CMS Care Compare and should be verified for the most current figures 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 IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, or speech therapy plus physician oversight — aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home which typically offers a lower intensity of ongoing custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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 within-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated infection and C. diff infection rates are both no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, so Medicare coverage applies according to standard program rules; contact the facility at (585) 276-3015 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated here; contact the facility at (585) 276-3015 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the remaining measures no different than national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/33T285?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning support; the facility can be reached at (585) 276-3015 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements typically involve coordination between hospital discharge planners and the rehab facility; contact the facility directly at (585) 276-3015 to begin that process.
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.