Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 143025)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: (773) 522-2010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its five reported measures are flagged as better or worse than the national benchmark — all are in line with national norms.
CMS reports that patients at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Chicago, Illinois, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' On healthcare-associated infections, both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. diff infection rate are reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Across the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are flagged as better than the national benchmark and none are flagged as worse — all fall in line with national performance. This means CMS's data shows a facility performing consistently with national norms across discharge outcomes, readmissions, and infection control, rather than standing out in either direction. As with any facility, families should review the most current data directly, since figures are updated periodically. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as reported.
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 3+ hours a day of physical, occupational, or speech therapy) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly, while a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital's discharge-to-community rate as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. diff infection rate are reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
Who owns this facility?
It operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has held Medicare certification since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (773) 522-2010 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five CMS-reported measures, none are flagged as better than the national benchmark and none as worse — all are reported as no different than the national rate or benchmark.
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/143025?state=IL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national benchmarks, and contact the facility directly at (773) 522-2010 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 (773) 522-2010 to discuss transfer 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.