Carolinas Medical Center - Pineville Rehabilitatio
Charlotte, NC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 34T098)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Better
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (704) 355-4602 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carolinas Medical Center - Pineville Rehabilitation is rated by CMS as better than the national rate on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse. Its rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate.
Patients at this facility are discharged back to the community at a rate no different than the national average. However, its readmission rate after discharge is better than the national rate, suggesting fewer patients needed to return to the hospital.
Carolinas Medical Center - Pineville Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, operated under government ownership. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Carolinas Medical Center - Pineville Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2021, and is operated under government ownership.
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay is no different than the national rate, but its readmission rate measured after discharge is better than the national rate. For healthcare-associated infections, its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, among the measures CMS reports for this facility, it performs better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse than the national benchmark. Some measures may not be published by CMS, often due to low case counts, which does not imply lower quality.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
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 to help patients regain function after a serious health event, unlike 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 reports this facility's rate of discharge back to the community as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rate after discharge is better than the national rate, while its readmission rate during the rehab stay is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is reported as no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified.
Who owns this facility?
It is owned by a government entity.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the exact conditions treated; contact the facility at (704) 355-4602 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
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/34T098?state=NC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, infection rates, and services offered; contact the facility directly at (704) 355-4602 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include transfer procedures; contact the facility at (704) 355-4602 to arrange a transfer.
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.