Upmc Jameson
New Castle, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T016)
- 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: (877) 287-3422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
UPMC Jameson is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate on its reported measures, with 0 measures better than national and 0 worse than national. Its rate of discharging patients back to the community is also no different than the national average.
At UPMC Jameson, the rate of patients discharged 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. This suggests recovery outcomes here are comparable to typical inpatient rehab facilities nationwide.
UPMC Jameson is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It has been certified by Medicare since 1990.
About this facility
UPMC Jameson is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1990, and operates as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically several hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day — to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than requiring long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, UPMC Jameson's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both for return to acute care during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Reported healthcare-associated infection rates, specifically for C.diff, are no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data is not separately detailed here.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing at the national average, with 0 of the reported measures better than the national benchmark and 0 worse. This means UPMC Jameson's outcomes on these measures are statistically comparable to typical inpatient rehab facilities across the country, neither standing out as notably stronger nor weaker on the measures reported.
Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury can use this information as one factor among several. Data sourced 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 inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, or speech therapy — aimed at helping patients recover function quickly enough to return home. A nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports UPMC Jameson'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 its 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?
Its C.diff infection rate is reported as no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data is not detailed in this listing.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
UPMC Jameson has been Medicare-certified since 07/01/1990, indicating it meets Medicare's conditions for participation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
UPMC Jameson operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1990.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This listing does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (877) 287-3422 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 of its measures as better than the national benchmark and 0 as worse, meaning its performance is generally in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up UPMC Jameson directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T016?state=PA for the most current data.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours per day, staff-to-patient ratios, and how the facility's outcomes compare to national rates — the facility can be reached at (877) 287-3422 for these specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This listing does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (877) 287-3422 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.