Jfk Johnson Rehab Institute
Edison, NJ · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 31T108)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (732) 321-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare shows JFK Johnson Rehab Institute in Edison, NJ discharges patients to the community at a rate worse than the national benchmark, and among the five measures CMS reports, one is better than the national rate and one is worse than the national rate.
CMS reports that JFK Johnson Rehab Institute's rate of sending patients home to the community is worse than the national rate, but its readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate, suggesting comparable outcomes for patients who do return home.
JFK Johnson Rehab Institute is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Edison, New Jersey, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
JFK Johnson Rehab Institute is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF provides intensive, physician-supervised therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — aimed at helping patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury so they can return home rather than remain in long-term custodial care. This facility is operated as a non-profit and has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998.
According to CMS Care Compare data, JFK Johnson's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate, meaning outcomes on these measures are comparable to facilities nationwide. 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, among the five measures CMS reports for this facility, one is better than the national benchmark and one is worse, with the remaining measures showing no meaningful difference from national rates. No measures here are listed as "not reported." This summary reflects data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details, as CMS data is updated periodically and does not reflect real-time conditions.
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, physician-supervised therapy aimed at helping patients regain function after a serious illness, injury, or surgery, with the goal of returning home — unlike a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that JFK Johnson Rehab Institute's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and its readmission rate after discharge are 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, having been certified since January 1, 1998.
Who owns this facility?
JFK Johnson Rehab Institute is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated here; please contact the facility at (732) 321-7000 or review Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, one is better than the national benchmark, one is worse, and the rest are no different than the national rate.
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/31T108?state=NJ.
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 (732) 321-7000.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility at (732) 321-7000 to arrange a transfer.
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.