Saint Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 26T085)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (816) 943-2693 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures were better or worse than the national benchmark.
CMS reports that Saint Joseph Medical Center discharges patients back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
Saint Joseph Medical Center is a for-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Kansas City, Missouri, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Kansas City, Missouri, operated on a for-profit basis and Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987. An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, multi-disciplinary therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare, Saint Joseph 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 rehabilitation stay and after discharge, are also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data is not reported in the data provided, which CMS notes can occur due to low case counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, of the reported measures, CMS rates this facility as performing on par with the national benchmark — 0 measures better, 0 measures worse, out of the measures reported. Families should verify current details, ownership, and any additional quality measures directly through Medicare Care Compare, as data is periodically updated. This profile reflects the CMS Care Compare data vintage supplied at the time of writing.
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, short-term therapy — usually physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients recover function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Saint Joseph 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 its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay and after discharge are reported 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; catheter-associated infection data is not included in this record.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since July 1, 1987.
Who owns this facility?
Saint Joseph Medical Center is operated on a for-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at (816) 943-2693 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Across the reported measures, CMS rates this facility as performing on par with the national benchmark, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national rate.
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/26T085?state=MO.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy programs offered, and verify these details directly with the facility or Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not detailed in this record; please contact the facility directly at (816) 943-2693 to discuss 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.