St Lukes Hospital
Duluth, MN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 24T047)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (218) 249-5410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Lukes Hospital in Duluth, MN is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its reported measures are rated better or worse than the national benchmark.
CMS reports that St Lukes Hospital discharges patients 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.
St Lukes Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Duluth, MN, 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) located in Duluth, Minnesota, in St. Louis County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of rehabilitation or longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily therapy.
St Lukes Hospital is a non-profit facility that has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Lukes Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community 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. Its healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff is no different than the national benchmark. CMS did not report a measure for catheter-associated infections for this facility, which is often due to low patient case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Overall, CMS rates St Lukes Hospital as performing about the same as the national benchmark on the measures it reports, with 0 measures rated better than national and 0 measures rated worse than national. Families considering rehabilitation here can review these details and any updates directly on CMS Care Compare, the source of this data.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly, while a nursing home typically offers slower-paced or longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that St Lukes Hospital's rate of discharge to the community is no different 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?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
St Lukes Hospital is Medicare-certified, but specific coverage questions should be confirmed by calling (218) 249-5410 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
St Lukes Hospital operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 1999.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (218) 249-5410 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates St Lukes Hospital as performing about the same as the national benchmark, with 0 measures rated better and 0 measures rated worse than national.
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/24T047?state=MN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge outcomes, and infection rates, and compare these using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact St Lukes Hospital directly at (218) 249-5410 for specific guidance.
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.