University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
Parma, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 36T041)
- 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: (440) 743-4311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on discharge to community, with none of its reported measures rated better or worse than the national benchmark. In short, its results are generally in line with national averages.
Patients at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center return to the community at a rate CMS considers no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are generally consistent with national norms.
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Parma, Ohio, operated as a non-profit. It provides intensive inpatient therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Parma, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting. This facility has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1989, and operates under non-profit ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) 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 C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. CMS did not provide data allowing a comparison for catheter-associated infections in the information available here.
Overall, based on the measures reported, CMS rates this facility as performing about the same as the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 of 5 worse — meaning its results are generally in line with national averages across the reported categories. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families considering rehabilitation should review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
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 3+ hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly to return home, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity care and supervision.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the 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 no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data was not available in this dataset.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, though specific coverage details should be confirmed with Medicare or the facility directly.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1989.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the conditions treated; please contact the facility at (440) 743-4311 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark on all reported measures, with 0 rated better and 0 rated worse.
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/36T041?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning support; this listing does not include those specifics, so contact the facility directly.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact the facility at (440) 743-4311 for specific 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.