Avera Mckennan Rehabilitation Unit
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 43T016)
- 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: (605) 322-2170 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera Mckennan Rehabilitation Unit is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures are rated better or worse than the national benchmark.
CMS reports that patients at Avera Mckennan Rehabilitation Unit return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after the stay are also no different than the national rate.
Avera Mckennan Rehabilitation Unit is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Avera Mckennan Rehabilitation Unit is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or a serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to long-term care. The facility is operated as a non-profit organization and has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as no different than the national rate. Among healthcare-associated infection measures, the C. diff infection rate is reported as no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Taken together, CMS's plain-language comparisons show this facility performing at the national average on all reported measures, with zero measures rated better than and zero rated worse than the national benchmark out of the ones reported. Patients and families are encouraged to review the most current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as this summary reflects a specific data vintage and figures may be updated over time.
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) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a major medical event, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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 stay and readmission after discharge 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 by CMS.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Avera Mckennan Rehabilitation Unit is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2016.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (605) 322-2170 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it as performing at the national average on all reported measures, with zero measures rated better than and zero rated worse than the national benchmark.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/43T016?state=SD.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning support; contact the facility directly at (605) 322-2170 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact the facility at (605) 322-2170 for admission details.
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.