Mercy Regional Medical Center
Lorain, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 36T172)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (440) 960-3952 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Regional Medical Center's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and none of its five reported measures are flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark. Overall, CMS shows this facility performing in line with national averages.
CMS reports that Mercy Regional Medical Center's rate of patients returning home to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates, both during and after the rehab stay, are also reported as no different than the national rate.
Mercy Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lorain, Ohio, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been certified by Medicare since 1984.
About this facility
Mercy Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Lorain, Ohio, and has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984. It operates under non-profit ownership. An IRF provides 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, as is more common with a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mercy Regional Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. difficile infection rate are no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, across the five measures reported by CMS, this facility is rated as better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse than the national benchmark on 0 measures — meaning all reported measures fall in line with national averages. No measures were noted as unreported in this data set. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to consult the source directly for the most current figures before making a decision.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, while nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Mercy Regional Medical Center's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and C. difficile infection rate are both reported as no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having held certification since January 1, 1984.
Who owns this facility?
Mercy Regional Medical Center operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (440) 960-3952 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Across the five reported measures, CMS shows this facility performing no different than the national rate or benchmark on all of them, with 0 measures rated better and 0 rated worse.
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/36T172?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and length of stay directly by calling (440) 960-3952, since these details are not included in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Mercy Regional Medical Center at (440) 960-3952 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.