Upmc Mckeesport Hospital
Mckeesport, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T002)
- 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 McKeesport Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it has 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. In short, its performance is generally in line with national averages.
At UPMC McKeesport Hospital, CMS reports that patients are discharged back to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are generally consistent with national norms.
UPMC McKeesport Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
UPMC McKeesport Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1989, and operates as a non-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain function and return home, rather than the longer-term custodial care offered at a nursing home.
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 readmission measures—both readmission during the rehab stay and after discharge—are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its healthcare-associated infection measure for C. diff 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 0 of 5 reported measures—meaning its reported performance is generally in line with national averages across the measures CMS has published. No measures are noted as unreported in the data provided.
This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on 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 inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home quickly, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility'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-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates 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.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/01/1989.
Who owns this facility?
It operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1989.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (877) 287-3422 or verify 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 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating performance generally in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T002?state=PA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and typical length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (877) 287-3422.
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 (877) 287-3422 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.