University Of Washington Med Ctr
Seattle, WA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 50T008)
- 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: Worse
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (206) 598-8351 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Of Washington Medical Center's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, with 1 measure rated worse.
Patients at University Of Washington Medical Center return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rates during and after the stay are also no different than the national rate.
University Of Washington Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Seattle, Washington, 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 Of Washington Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Seattle, King County, Washington. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984, and is operated under Government ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for people recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. Unlike a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care, an IRF focuses on short-term, intensive rehabilitation with the goal of helping patients regain enough function to return home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, patients discharged from this facility return to the community at a rate that is No Different than the National Rate. Readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also No Different than the National Rate, suggesting outcomes broadly consistent with national norms.
On healthcare-associated infections, CMS reports that this facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is Worse than the National Benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. Families considering rehab here can review these measures alongside the facility's location and services when making a decision. All figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, short-term 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 this facility'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 urinary tract infection rate is Worse than the National Benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having held certification since July 1, 1984.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under Government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (206) 598-8351 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/50T008?state=WA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, infection rates, and services offered by contacting the facility directly at (206) 598-8351.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include transfer procedures; please contact the facility at (206) 598-8351 to arrange a transfer.
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.