University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital
Beachwood, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 363036)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (216) 593-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital in Beachwood, OH has a discharge-to-community rate that CMS says is no different than the national rate, and it is rated better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, suggesting outcomes generally in line with national patterns.
University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Beachwood, Ohio, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Beachwood, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF provides intensive, multidisciplinary inpatient therapy — physical, occupational, and speech therapy — aimed at helping patients regain function and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This facility has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2013, and is operated under for-profit ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Readmission measures — both the rate of unplanned readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as no different than the national rate. Among healthcare-associated infection measures, the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while the C. difficile infection rate is reported as better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark, and the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. This information reflects the CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures and to contact the facility for specific questions about services and admission.
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, short-term therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas 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 that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while the C. difficile infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2013, indicating it meets Medicare's requirements for inpatient rehabilitation care.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is listed as for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2013.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided doesn't specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (216) 593-2200 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark.
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/363036?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning; contact the facility directly at (216) 593-2200 for these specifics.
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 (216) 593-2200 to confirm the process.
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.