Upmc Susquehanna Williamsport
Williamsport, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T045)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (877) 287-3422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport is rated no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Patients at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport are discharged back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1986, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a slower pace of custodial or long-term care rather than intensive short-term rehabilitation.
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 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 5 reported measures, with no measures worse than the benchmark and the remainder showing no difference from national rates. No measures were listed as not reported in this data. Families considering rehabilitation after a major medical event may use this information, sourced from CMS Care Compare, as one factor in evaluating options alongside a conversation with the care team.
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 a major medical event, usually over a shorter stay aimed at returning home; a nursing home typically provides slower-paced, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports the 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 the during-stay and after-discharge readmission measures 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. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
The facility is Medicare-certified, so Medicare coverage applies according to standard Medicare rules; contact the facility at (877) 287-3422 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1986.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (877) 287-3422 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures 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 facility's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T045?state=PA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
The data provided does not cover admission criteria or therapy details; contact the facility at (877) 287-3422 for specifics and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include 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.