Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 34T113)
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (704) 355-4602 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC does not have a discharge-to-community rate published, and among the reported measures, CMS shows 0 better than and 0 worse than the national benchmark. Its C. diff infection rate is listed as no different than the national benchmark.
CMS has not published a discharge-to-community rate or readmission rates for Carolinas Medical Center, so how often patients return home or avoid readmission after leaving this facility is not currently reported. Families can contact the facility directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Carolinas Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Charlotte, NC, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It focuses on hospital-level rehabilitative care rather than long-term custodial care.
About this facility
Carolinas Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, operated under government ownership. It has been Medicare-certified since 01/01/2022. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength, mobility, and daily-living skills after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a longer-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community, its readmission rates (both during the stay and after discharge), and its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate have not been published, which CMS notes often reflects low case counts rather than any indication of poor quality. The one measure that is reported — the rate of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection — is listed as no different than the national benchmark, meaning this facility's performance on that measure is statistically similar to hospitals nationwide.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of the 5 typically reported quality measures, and worse than the benchmark on 0 of those measures, based on what has been published. Families considering this facility for post-hospital rehabilitation may wish to consult Medicare Care Compare directly and contact the facility for details on services, admissions, and current outcomes data, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
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 — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients recover function after events like a stroke, surgery, or injury, with a goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS has not published a discharge-to-community rate for Carolinas Medical Center, often due to low case counts. Contact the facility at (704) 355-4602 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmission data during the stay and after discharge has not been reported by CMS for this facility. You can verify current figures at the Medicare Care Compare link provided.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is listed as no different than the national benchmark; the catheter-associated infection rate has not been reported.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare coverage applies according to standard program rules; contact the facility or Medicare for specifics about your situation.
Who owns this facility?
Carolinas Medical Center is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 01/01/2022.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (704) 355-4602 to ask about specific diagnoses and admission criteria.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of the reported measures and worse on 0 of them, with several measures not yet published.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/34T113?state=NC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, infection control, therapy hours, and admission requirements — the facility can be reached at (704) 355-4602 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Carolinas Medical Center directly at (704) 355-4602 to confirm their transfer and admission 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.