Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
La Crosse, WI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 52T087)
- 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: (608) 775-3064 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures are better or worse than the national benchmark — it matches national performance overall.
Patients at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS data.
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in La Crosse County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1984, and operates as a non-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
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 rates — both during the rehabilitation stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infection is no different than the national benchmark. Data on catheter-associated infections is not separately detailed in the available figures.
Overall, CMS's comparisons show this facility performing at the national benchmark level on the measures reported, with 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse than the national rate. This indicates performance in line with expectations nationally rather than an outlier in either direction. Families are encouraged to review the full, current record on CMS Care Compare, as this summary reflects a specific data vintage and details 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 inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, while a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity 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 no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-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 C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data is not detailed in the available figures.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (608) 775-3064 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national rate, indicating performance in line with national benchmarks.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/52T087?state=WI.
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 (608) 775-3064.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact the facility at (608) 775-3064 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.