University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics
Salt Lake City, UT · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 46T009)
- 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: Government · Phone: (801) 581-2337 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics has a discharge-to-community rate that is 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.
Patients at University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS data.
University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. It is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified as of 07/01/2025. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level inpatient therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the 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 C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of the 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates and none rated worse. This suggests a facility performing generally in line with national norms, with one measure — C. diff infection control — standing out as stronger than average. Families are encouraged to review the full, current data on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage and may not include the most recent updates.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after events like a stroke or surgery, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which 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 its readmission rate during the rehab stay and its readmission rate after discharge are no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics is a government-owned facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified as of 07/01/2025.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (801) 581-2337 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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 the rest showing no difference from national rates and none 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/46T009?state=UT.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection control performance, all of which are reported by CMS for this facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility directly at (801) 581-2337 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.