Mercy Medical Center For Rehabilitation
Springfield, MA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 22T066)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: (860) 684-8152 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Mercy Medical Center For Rehabilitation worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and it is not rated better than the national benchmark on any of the 5 reported measures, with 1 measure rated worse.
Mercy Medical Center For Rehabilitation's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate, though its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Mercy Medical Center For Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mercy Medical Center For Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Certified for Medicare participation since October 1, 1998, it is operated as a non-profit organization. An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a facility long-term, as may be the case with a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, is no different than the national rate. Its rate of catheter-associated infection was not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts, which should not be interpreted as an indicator of poor quality. Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remainder rated as no different than or not reported. Families considering rehabilitation after a hospital stay may wish to discuss these results directly with the facility and review the most current data on Medicare Care Compare.
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 stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically provides 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 worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — are rated 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; its catheter-associated infection rate was not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1998.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1998.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the conditions treated; please contact the facility at (860) 684-8152 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5, with the rest no different or not reported.
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/22T066?state=MA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and how the facility's therapy programs match your specific recovery needs.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
For transfer and admission details, please contact the facility directly at (860) 684-8152.
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.