Marion Aru
Marion, IN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 15T011)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marion Aru is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures better and 0 of 5 measures worse than the national benchmark. Overall, its reported performance is in line with national averages.
At Marion Aru, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are consistent with national averages.
Marion Aru is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Marion, Indiana, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It focuses on helping patients rebuild strength and independence before discharge.
About this facility
Marion Aru is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Marion, Grant County, Indiana. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2005, and operates as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically 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 requiring long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Marion Aru's rate of discharging patients back to the community is '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.' CMS does not report separate figures for healthcare-associated infections (catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff) for this facility in the data provided, which is often due to low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Taken together, CMS rates Marion Aru as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning the facility performs in line with national averages on the measures reported. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury may wish to review this profile alongside their care team's recommendations. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current figures.
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, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care rather than intensive short-term rehabilitation.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Marion Aru's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates at Marion Aru are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published catheter-associated infection or C. diff infection rates for Marion Aru in this data, which is often due to low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Marion Aru is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services provided there.
Who owns this facility?
Marion Aru operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Marion Aru has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2005.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 of 5 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 most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/15T011?state=IN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, specific conditions treated, average length of stay, and discharge planning support; contact Marion Aru at (502) 596-6346 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between the referring hospital and the rehab facility; contact Marion Aru directly at (502) 596-6346 to discuss the 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.