Confluence Health Hospital
Wenatchee, WA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 50T016)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (509) 662-1511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Confluence Health Hospital in Wenatchee, WA is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on discharging patients to the community, with 0 of the reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national.
CMS reports that patients at Confluence Health Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Confluence Health Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Wenatchee, Washington, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Confluence Health Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to a long-term care setting. This facility is operated on a non-profit basis and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2023.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Confluence Health Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its potentially-preventable readmission rate, both measured after discharge and during the rehab stay, is also 'no different than the national rate.' Healthcare-associated infection measures for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff were not reported in the data provided, which CMS notes can occur due to low case counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, among the five measures CMS reports nationally, this facility was not rated better than the national benchmark on any measure and was not rated worse than the national benchmark on any measure — CMS rates it as performing in line with national rates on the measures reported. Families are encouraged to review the full, most current data directly on CMS Care Compare, as this summary reflects the data vintage provided.
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 regain function quickly, whereas a nursing home typically offers a slower pace of care over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Confluence Health Hospital'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?
CMS reports readmission rates after discharge and during the rehab stay are both no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Infection data for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff were not reported for this facility in the data provided, often due to low case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/01/2023.
Who owns this facility?
Confluence Health Hospital is operated on a non-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (509) 662-1511 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 of 5 reported measures better than the national rate and 0 worse, with the reported measures showing no difference from 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/50T016?state=WA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning; contact the facility directly at (509) 662-1511 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Confluence Health Hospital at (509) 662-1511 for details on the admission 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.