University Health System
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 45T213)
- 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: Government · Phone: (210) 358-2637 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Health System discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better and 0 of 5 as worse than the national benchmark. Overall, this facility performs in line with national averages on the measures CMS reports.
Patients at University Health System return home at a rate that CMS reports as no different than the national rate. Readmission rates, both during the stay and after discharge, are also reported as no different than the national rate.
University Health System is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in San Antonio, Texas, operated under Government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
University Health System is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015. It is operated under Government ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain physical function and return home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally provides longer-term custodial care at a lower intensity of therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, University Health System's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehabilitation stay, and after discharge, are both also 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infection is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' Data on catheter-associated infections is not reported by CMS for this facility, which often occurs due to low case counts rather than reflecting on quality of care.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning that on every measure CMS was able to report, University Health System performed in line with national rates. This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; individuals should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare 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 to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, while a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports University Health System's rate of discharge to the community as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehabilitation stay and readmission after discharge are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark'; catheter-associated infection data is not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here; contact the facility at (210) 358-2637 to confirm coverage details for a specific case.
Who owns this facility?
University Health System is operated under Government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (210) 358-2637 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates University Health System as no different than the national rate or benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 of 5 measures better and 0 of 5 worse than national.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/45T213?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and confirming current information directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Contact the facility directly at (210) 358-2637 to discuss transfer arrangements from a hospital.
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.