Cheshire Medical Center
Keene, NH · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 30T019)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: (603) 354-5454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cheshire Medical Center is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it has 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. This means its performance is generally in line with national averages.
At Cheshire Medical Center, CMS reports that patients are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are generally consistent with national norms.
Cheshire Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Keene, New Hampshire, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire (Cheshire County) is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since July 1, 1987. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of safely returning home rather than remaining in a lower-intensity care setting like a nursing home.
Cheshire Medical Center operates on a non-profit ownership basis. According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its potentially-preventable readmission measures — both from the rehab stay itself and following discharge — are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its healthcare-associated infection measure for C. diff is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated infection measure was not included in the reported data provided here.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5 — meaning its reported measures are generally in line with national averages rather than notably better or worse. Where a measure is not reported, this typically reflects CMS's data-reporting thresholds (such as low case counts) rather than a quality concern. This summary reflects data from CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current figures directly on that site.
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 — aimed at helping patients regain function quickly, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Cheshire Medical Center'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 its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge measures are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection measure is reported as 'No Different than the National Benchmark'; a catheter-associated infection measure is not included in the data provided here.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Cheshire Medical Center is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility; for specific coverage details, contact the facility at (603) 354-5454 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Cheshire Medical Center operates under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (603) 354-5454 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0, meaning its measures are generally in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/30T019?state=NH.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge outcomes, and infection and readmission rates; contact the facility at (603) 354-5454 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements typically go through your hospital care team; contact Cheshire Medical Center directly at (603) 354-5454 to confirm their 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.