Encompass Health Valley Of The Sun Rehab Hospital
Glendale, AZ · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 033032)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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: For profit · Phone: (623) 878-8800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Valley Of The Sun Rehab Hospital discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate, and of the five CMS-reported measures, it rates better than national on 1 measure and worse on none, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
Patients at Encompass Health Valley Of The Sun Rehab Hospital return home at a rate CMS rates better than the national rate, while readmission rates after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
Encompass Health Valley Of The Sun Rehab Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Glendale, Arizona, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Valley Of The Sun Rehab Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1998, and is operated as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often 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 remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home rather than to another institution — at a rate that is Better than the National Rate. Its potentially preventable readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are reported as No Different than the National Rate compared to other facilities nationally. Healthcare-associated infection rates, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, are also reported as No Different than the National Benchmark.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for this facility, it performs better than the national benchmark on 1 measure and worse than the national benchmark on 0 measures, with the remaining measures showing no meaningful difference from national rates. No measures here are listed as not reported. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; individuals should confirm current details directly with the facility or through 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 (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term custodial 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 Better than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — are reported as No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections are both reported as No Different than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having held certification since August 26, 1998.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1998.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (623) 878-8800 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures reported, this facility performs better than the national benchmark on 1 measure, worse on none, and no different than national rates on the remaining measures.
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/033032?state=AZ.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, admission criteria, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national rates, which can be confirmed by contacting the facility directly.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your hospital care team; contact the facility at (623) 878-8800 to confirm their specific 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.