Newton Medical Center
Newton, KS · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 17T103)
- 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 ↗
Newton Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, and among the five measures CMS reports, it is not rated better or worse than the national benchmark on any of them. Its overall performance is broadly in line with national averages.
At Newton Medical Center, patients are discharged back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are broadly consistent with typical national results.
Newton Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Newton, Kansas, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been certified by Medicare since 2005.
About this facility
Newton Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2005, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, multi-disciplinary inpatient therapy — often several hours a day — to help patients regain physical function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home safely, unlike a nursing home which typically offers a slower pace of custodial or lower-intensity rehabilitative care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Newton Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also reported as no different than the national rate. CMS has not published data on this facility's healthcare-associated infection rates for catheter-associated urinary tract infections or C. diff, which may reflect low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Overall, among the five measures CMS typically reports for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, Newton Medical Center is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse than the national benchmark on 0 measures — meaning its reported performance is broadly consistent with national averages. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury can review this and other facilities directly on CMS Care Compare 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, multi-disciplinary therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, typically with more hours of therapy per day than a nursing home, with the goal of returning home.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Newton Medical Center's rate of discharge to the community is 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?
CMS has not published catheter-associated infection or C. diff infection data for this facility, which is often due to low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Newton Medical Center is Medicare-certified, which means it meets Medicare's requirements to provide covered inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
Newton Medical Center operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2005.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; 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?
Among the five measures CMS typically reports, Newton Medical Center is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse on 0 measures, indicating performance broadly in line with national averages.
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/17T103?state=KS.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and length of stay directly with the facility at (502) 596-6346, since this data is not included in CMS's public comparison figures.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact Newton Medical Center at (502) 596-6346 to discuss arrangements.
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.