St. Lukes Hospital
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 16T045)
- 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: (319) 369-8096 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA is rated by CMS as No Different than the National Rate for returning patients to the community, and it has 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national average out of 5 reported measures.
At St. Lukes Hospital, the rate of patients discharged to the community is No Different than the National Rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also No Different than the National Rate, according to CMS data.
St. Lukes Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Cedar Rapids, IA, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
St. Lukes Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, operated on a non-profit basis. It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1985. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level inpatient therapy — typically multiple hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy daily under physician supervision — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St. Lukes Hospital discharges patients to the community (returns them home) at a rate that is No Different than the National Rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also No Different than the National Rate. Healthcare-associated infection rates — including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections — are No Different than the National Benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing at the national benchmark on all 5 reported measures, with 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse. This indicates a facility performing consistently in line with typical national outcomes, rather than an outlier in either direction. Families should note this reflects CMS's published comparison categories rather than a raw score. For the most current figures, consult CMS Care Compare directly, 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 IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often several hours a day) aimed at helping patients recover function quickly and return home, unlike a nursing home which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports St. Lukes 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-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates are listed as No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated infection and C. diff infection rates are both No Different than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, St. Lukes Hospital is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets federal requirements to provide Medicare-covered inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
St. Lukes Hospital is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify treated conditions; contact the facility at (319) 369-8096 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse, out of 5 reported measures, indicating performance in line with national norms.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/16T045?state=IA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission and infection rates, and contacting the facility directly at (319) 369-8096 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not covered in this data; contact St. Lukes Hospital at (319) 369-8096 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.