Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hsptl Of Fitchburg
Fitchburg, WI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 523033)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (608) 398-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg discharges patients 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 rated worse.
CMS reports that patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin, and has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2023. It is a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than to long-term custodial care, as a nursing home typically provides.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community (returns them home) at a rate that is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions during the rehabilitation stay, and after discharge, are also both reported as no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures reported as worse than the national benchmark, and the remaining measures reported as no different than the national rate or benchmark. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, while a nursing home typically provides longer-term custodial care at a lower intensity.
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 its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay and its readmission rate after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It operates as a for-profit facility, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (608) 398-1000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 measures, with the rest rated no different than national rates or benchmarks.
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/523033?state=WI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning; the facility can be reached at (608) 398-1000 for specifics not covered in this CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Contact the facility directly at (608) 398-1000 to discuss transfer and admission processes, as this data does not include those 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.