Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T241)
- 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: Government · Phone: (315) 466-3426 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it shows no measures rated better or worse than the national benchmark among the 5 reported categories.
CMS reports that Upstate Medical University's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
Upstate Medical University is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Syracuse, NY that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Upstate Medical University is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Syracuse, New York, operated under government ownership and certified by Medicare since January 1, 1986. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often three hours of therapy a day, multiple days a week — to help patients regain physical function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Upstate Medical University performs no different than the national rate on the measure of discharging patients back to the community. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's rates for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections are both no different than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, with neither better-than nor worse-than distinctions recorded. This means the facility's outcomes are statistically comparable to typical performance nationwide across the reported categories.
Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury may find this comparative information useful when weighing options, though it should be reviewed alongside a conversation with the facility and treating physicians. Data reflects the most recent figures published on CMS Care Compare.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehab facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often several hours a day) aimed at helping patients recover function quickly and return home, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Upstate Medical University's discharge-to-community rate as 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 urinary tract infection and C. diff infection rates are both no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1986.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1986.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (315) 466-3426 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility as no different than the national benchmark on all 5 reported measures, with 0 rated better and 0 rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/33T241?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (315) 466-3426, since this information is not included in the CMS comparison data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Upstate Medical University at (315) 466-3426 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.