Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 49T018)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (540) 932-5939 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and it shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark out of those reported.
Patients at Augusta Health are discharged back to the community at a rate that CMS says is no different than the national average, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Augusta Health is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Fishersville, Virginia, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Augusta Health is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Fishersville, Virginia, serving the Staunton City area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1985, and operates as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often several hours a day, multiple days a week—to help patients regain physical function and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely to the community.
According to CMS Care Compare, Augusta Health's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions during the rehabilitation stay, and its rate of readmissions after discharge, are also both reported as 'no different than the national rate.' Data for healthcare-associated infections related to catheter use and C. difficile were not detailed in the information provided, which CMS may not publish when case counts are too low to report reliably; this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the benchmark on 0 of 5 measures, with the remaining measures showing performance in line with national rates. Families considering this facility can review the full, current data set on CMS Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
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 for several hours a day to help patients regain function quickly, while a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Augusta Health'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?
Both readmission measures—during the rehab stay and after discharge—are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Infection data for catheter-associated and C. difficile infections were not included in the available data; contact the facility at (540) 932-5939 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Augusta Health is Medicare-certified, indicating it meets Medicare's requirements for inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
Augusta Health is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1985.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify which conditions are treated here; contact the facility at (540) 932-5939 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS shows Augusta Health performing no different than the national rate on the reported measures, with 0 rated better and 0 rated worse than the benchmark.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/49T018?state=VA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical recovery outcomes; contact Augusta Health directly at (540) 932-5939 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements typically involve your hospital care team; contact Augusta Health at (540) 932-5939 to confirm the process.
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.