Sanford Health System
Fargo, ND · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 35T011)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- 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: (701) 280-4611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS reports that Sanford Health System's rate of discharging patients home is worse than the national rate, and of the five measures reported, none are better than the national benchmark while one is worse.
CMS data shows Sanford Health System discharges patients to the community at a rate worse than the national average, while its readmission rates during and after the stay are no different than the national rate.
Sanford Health System is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Fargo, North Dakota, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Sanford Health System is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Fargo, North Dakota, in Cass County. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay. Sanford Health System has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2016, and is operated as a non-profit facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sanford Health System's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is worse than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated infection rates — for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections — are also no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are better than the national benchmark, one is worse (discharge to community), and the remaining measures are no different than the national rate. No measures at this facility were noted by CMS as unpublished due to low case counts.
This summary reflects data from CMS Care Compare and should be verified directly with the facility or the Care Compare website for the most current information.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients recover function after a serious illness or injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Sanford Health System's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports that both readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports that catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Sanford Health System is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare can cover eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
Sanford Health System is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Sanford Health System has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2016.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (701) 280-4611 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, none are better than the national benchmark, one (discharge to community) is worse, and the rest are no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/35T011?state=ND.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and staff-to-patient ratios by contacting the facility directly at (701) 280-4611.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Sanford Health System at (701) 280-4611 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.