Inpatient Medical Rehab Unit (MRU)

Why is the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) important?

ECMC has been awarded a CARF three-year accreditation for its Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Program. ECMC is one of the nation’s and region’s top performer for improved independence after sustaining a brain injury. Additionally, ECMC is a top performer in the region for improved independence after sustaining a stroke or major multiple trauma.

Accreditation is the result of a rigorous peer-review process in which ECMC demonstrated to a team of surveyors, during an on-site visit, that its rehabilitation services are of the highest quality.

CARF is an independent, internationally recognized accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process.

How to get a referral to ECMC’s Medical Rehab Unit

• Tell your doctor about your interest in ECMC’s rehabilitation program.
• A rehabilitation admissions director and physiatrist will be called to evaluate your rehabilitation needs. They will then make a recommendation about which level of rehab is best for your recovery and discuss admission requirements and insurance participation.
• Once accepted, you may be transferred to our Medical Rehab Unit to begin your recovery so you can return home in the best physical condition possible.

Referral Information for Your Doctor/Discharge Planning Team:

• ECMC – MEDICAL REHAB UNIT (MRU)

Head Trauma and Stroke Recovery Rehabilitation

Our head trauma and stroke rehabilitation programs utilize an interdisciplinary approach to help patients recover to their fullest potential. Patients  will begin learning how to take care of themselves again. Dependent on the level of recovery needed, goals will include learning to wash, dress, and feed themselves, and improving their ability to swallow food. Patients will also work on getting themselves out of bed and progressing towards the development of appropriate mobility skills based on their recovery circumstances. Family members or caregivers will have opportunities to participate in care to prepare the patient to return home. 

ECMC MRU Performance

ECMC treats patients 18 years and older with injuries and illnesses that are some of the most challenging in the nation with a patient case mix index of 1.46, consistently at or higher than the national average of 1.43. ECMC is committed to helping patients achieve the highest possible level of physical, functional, and cognitive independence after an injury or illness, of adults by providing optimal, safe, effective, and reliable care. All care provided is individualized to the needs of each patient.

For many years, patient feedback about ECMC’s MRU in the Press Ganey Patient Survey has been positive. Over 90% of respondents categorize their experience as very good.

ECMC utilizes standards and benchmarks from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and others. Information about clinical care is publicly reported and used to compare one hospital’s performance with other healthcare facilities.

Specific outcomes based on diagnoses can be found below:

Demographics

Based on data from 2025, ECMC MRU patient demographics reflect that the average age was 54.7 years old and most commonly fell between 45-64 years old, 62.7% were male, 49.5% were single, 8.5% divorced, or separated, yet 67.1% were discharged home with the assistance of family members. Ethnicity was 96.3% non-Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin, 1.7% Hispanic, Latino/a or Spanish origin and 0.3% Puerto Rican. Racial breakout was 75.6% White, 15.6% Black or African American, and 0.7% American or Alaskan Indian. The top five primary payers included No Fault 24.7%, Medicare 18.6%, Private Managed Care 16.3%, Medicare Managed Care 14.6%, Medicaid Managed Care 14.9%.

Scope of Service

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