Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 523027)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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: For profit · Phone: (262) 521-8800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin is rated better 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.
Yes, patients at Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin are discharged to the community better than the national rate, and their readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2008, and operates as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or other serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin discharges patients to the community better than the national rate, meaning a higher share of patients here return home compared with facilities nationwide. On potentially preventable readmissions, the facility performs no different than the national rate both during the rehab stay and after discharge. Regarding healthcare-associated infections, the facility is no different than the national benchmark for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark. The remaining measures fall in line with national performance. No measures are listed as not reported for this facility. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information, as data is periodically updated.
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—often several hours a day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin discharges patients to the community better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
The facility's readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
For both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, the facility is no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets Medicare's requirements for inpatient rehabilitation care.
Who owns this facility?
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Wisconsin operates as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2008.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; contact the facility at (262) 521-8800 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse and the rest in line with national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/523027?state=WI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and how the facility supports transition back home; contact the facility directly at (262) 521-8800 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission procedures; contact the facility at (262) 521-8800 or ask your hospital care team to coordinate a transfer.
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.