Upmc Mercy
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T028)
- 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: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (877) 287-3422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, PA has patients returning to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures worse.
At UPMC Mercy, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, based on CMS data.
UPMC Mercy is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
UPMC Mercy is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than requiring long-term custodial care as in a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, UPMC Mercy's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its potentially preventable readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Among healthcare-associated infection measures, the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while the C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates UPMC Mercy better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse, and the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. No measures in this profile are listed as not reported. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients recover function 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 care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that UPMC Mercy'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?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while the C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
UPMC Mercy is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets Medicare's requirements for participation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
UPMC Mercy operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
UPMC Mercy has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (877) 287-3422 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates UPMC Mercy better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse and the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T028?state=PA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about the specific therapies offered, expected length of stay, and admission requirements by contacting the facility directly at (877) 287-3422.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include transfer procedures; contact UPMC Mercy at (877) 287-3422 to arrange a transfer from a hospital.
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.