Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence, KS · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 17T137)
- 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: Government · Phone: (785) 505-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures were flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark.
Patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital return home at a rate CMS considers no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also reported as no different than the national rate.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lawrence, Kansas, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 2017, and is operated under government ownership. IRFs like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term institutional care. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower, less intensive level of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lawrence Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is reported as no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also reported as no different than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection measures for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff were not specifically detailed in the available comparison data.
Overall, based on the measures reported, CMS rates Lawrence Memorial Hospital as performing in line with — neither better nor worse than — the national benchmark on all reported measures (0 better, 0 worse). Where a measure is not reported, this often reflects a low number of qualifying cases rather than a quality concern. Families are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current data.
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 recover function after a serious illness or injury, aiming for a return home. This is more intensive than the care typically provided in a nursing home, which focuses on lower-level, longer-term support.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Lawrence Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Specific infection rate comparisons were not included in the available data; contact the facility at (785) 505-5000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 2017.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (785) 505-5000 to ask directly, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures as better than the national rate and 0 as worse, with the reported measures showing performance no different than national rates.
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/17T137?state=KS.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, which are reported by CMS and can help compare facilities.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by your current hospital's care team; contact Lawrence Memorial Hospital at (785) 505-5000 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.