University Of Colorado Hosp
Aurora, CO · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 06T024)
- 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: Government · Phone: (720) 848-3800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Of Colorado Hosp is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on discharging patients to the community, and none of its 5 reported measures are rated better or worse than the national benchmark — all are statistically similar to national rates.
Patients at University Of Colorado Hosp return to the community at a rate CMS describes as 'no different than the national rate,' and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, meaning outcomes are comparable to typical national performance.
University Of Colorado Hosp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Aurora, Colorado, that is government-owned and provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
University Of Colorado Hosp is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Aurora, Colorado, in Denver County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2018, and is government-owned. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or a serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility'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 infection rate for C. diff is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS for this facility, which is often due to low case counts rather than an indication of quality concerns.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing on par with national benchmarks on 0 of 5 reported measures rated better, and 0 rated worse — meaning all reported measures are statistically similar to national rates. Families considering this facility should review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current details and contact the facility for specifics about admission and services.
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, speech) to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's discharge-to-community rate as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates 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'; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, but for coverage specifics, contact the facility at (720) 848-3800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
It is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2018.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (720) 848-3800 to ask directly.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates 0 of its reported measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 as worse, indicating performance in line with national norms.
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/06T024?state=CO.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and specific condition expertise by contacting the facility directly at (720) 848-3800.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact the facility at (720) 848-3800 for specific transfer 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.