Wausau Hospital
Wausau, WI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 52T030)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (715) 847-2450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wausau Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate on discharging patients home, and it shows 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 worse than national benchmarks. This means its performance is generally in line with national averages.
At Wausau Hospital, CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are consistent with national norms.
Wausau Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. Its goal is to help patients recover enough to return home.
About this facility
Wausau Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1989, and operates as a for-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a longer-term care setting like a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wausau Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions, both after discharge and during the rehab stay, is also no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no better and no worse than the national benchmark on the measures it has reported — 0 of 5 reported measures better, 0 of 5 worse, indicating performance consistent with national averages across these categories. Some measures, such as catheter-associated infection rates, may not be published, often due to low patient case counts, which does not imply a quality concern.
Individuals considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or injury may wish to verify current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as data is periodically updated.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients recover function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or injury, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Wausau Hospital'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?
Readmission rates both after discharge and during the rehab stay are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data is not reported in this dataset.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Wausau Hospital has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1989, indicating it meets Medicare's requirements for coverage of inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
Wausau Hospital operates as a for-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?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (715) 847-2450 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows 0 of 5 reported measures better than national benchmarks and 0 worse, meaning performance is largely in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view updated data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/52T030?state=WI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and specific conditions treated by contacting the facility directly at (715) 847-2450.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Wausau Hospital directly at (715) 847-2450 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.