Ohio State University Hospital
Columbus, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 36T085)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Better
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (614) 293-4222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Patients at Ohio State University Hospital return to the community at a rate CMS calls no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, while readmissions during the stay are better than the national rate.
Ohio State University Hospital is a Medicare-certified, government-owned inpatient rehabilitation facility in Columbus, Ohio, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), government-owned and certified since July 1, 1984. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often 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 lower-intensity nursing facility setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community (returns them home) at a rate that is no different than the national rate. Readmission outcomes are mixed: the rate of potentially preventable readmissions after discharge is no different than the national rate, while the rate of readmissions during the rehab stay itself is better than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infection rates are reported as no different than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures reported as worse than the national benchmark. This suggests a generally typical performance profile relative to national averages, with one area of stronger-than-average performance during-stay readmissions. Families should note that CMS did not indicate any measures as unreported for this facility, but should always confirm current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that discharge to the community at Ohio State University Hospital is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay are better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infection rates are reported as no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since July 1, 1984.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (614) 293-4222 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/36T085?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
The data provided does not cover admission criteria or specific programs; contact the facility at (614) 293-4222 for those details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility at (614) 293-4222 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.