Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation
Schenectady, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T406)
- 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: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (518) 382-4500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation in Schenectady, NY discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
CMS reports that Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, suggesting outcomes typical of similar facilities nationally.
Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Schenectady, New York, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Schenectady, New York, operated as a non-profit and certified by Medicare since January 1, 2005. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—often multiple hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy daily—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 lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sunnyview's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is No Different than the National Rate. Its readmission measures—both for patients readmitted during their rehab stay and after discharge—are also No Different than the National Rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark, while its rate of C. difficile infections is Better than the National Benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark. The remaining measures are reported as no different than the national rate or benchmark. No measures in this profile are listed as not reported. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Sunnyview's discharge-to-community rate as No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are reported as No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark, and its C. difficile infection rate is Better than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Sunnyview is Medicare-certified, so Medicare coverage applies according to Medicare's standard rules; contact the facility at (518) 382-4500 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2005.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (518) 382-4500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Sunnyview better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/33T406?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS Care Compare for this facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility at (518) 382-4500 for 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.