Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T151)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (717) 267-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chambersburg Hospital is rated worse than the national rate on returning patients to the community, and CMS reports it worse than national on 1 of its measures with 0 rated better. Its other reported measures show no difference from national rates.
At Chambersburg Hospital, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is worse than the national rate, though readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate. This suggests some patients return home, but at a lower rate than the national average.
Chambersburg Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, operated as a non-profit organization. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Chambersburg Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987. It is operated as a non-profit facility.
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Chambersburg Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is also no different than the national benchmark; a specific catheter-associated infection comparison was not provided in this data.
Overall, of the five measures CMS typically reports for IRFs, this facility is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 measures and worse on 1 measure, with the remaining reported measures showing no difference from the national rate. Where a measure is not reported, CMS has not published it, often due to low case counts, and this should not be interpreted as an indicator of poor quality. Families are encouraged to consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details.
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 events like a stroke or surgery, typically with more daily therapy hours than a nursing home offers.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Chambersburg Hospital's discharge-to-community rate as worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are rated no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection comparison was not included in this data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Chambersburg Hospital is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
Chambersburg Hospital is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the exact conditions treated; contact the facility at (717) 267-3000 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 0 of its reported measures and worse on 1, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T151?state=PA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community outcomes, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS for comparison across facilities.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This data does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (717) 267-3000 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.