Wooster Community Hospital
Wooster, OH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 36T036)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (330) 263-8137 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Wooster Community Hospital worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and among its reported measures, none are better than the national benchmark while one is worse. The remaining measures are no different than the national rate.
CMS reports that Wooster Community Hospital's rate of discharging patients back home to the community is worse than the national rate, while its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Wooster Community Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Wooster, Ohio, 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
Wooster Community Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2007, and is operated under government ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often multiple hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy each day—to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than requiring long-term nursing care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wooster Community Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rate for patients after discharge, and its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay, are both no different than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection measures, including catheter-associated infections and C. diff infections, are not reported for this facility, which CMS notes is often due to low case counts rather than an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, out of the measures CMS reports for this facility, none are better than the national benchmark, and one—discharge to community—is worse than the national benchmark. The remaining reported measures are no different than the national rate.
This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare. Individuals and families considering rehabilitation care are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website.
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, often several hours a day, to help patients regain function quickly after a serious health event, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Wooster Community Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rates, both after discharge and during the rehabilitation stay, are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published catheter-associated or C. diff infection data for this facility, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Wooster Community Hospital is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2007.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (330) 263-8137 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures CMS reports, none are better than the national benchmark and one is worse, with the rest no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/36T036?state=OH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and specific outcome data for conditions similar to yours, and verify current figures with the facility directly.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Please contact Wooster Community Hospital directly at (330) 263-8137 to discuss transfer and admission arrangements.
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.