Cjw Medical Center
Richmond, VA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 49T112)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (804) 483-6515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cjw Medical Center is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, and CMS reports it as better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 measures, with none rated worse.
Yes, patients at Cjw Medical Center are discharged to the community, or return home, at a rate better than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Cjw Medical Center is a for-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Richmond, Virginia, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Cjw Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Richmond, Virginia, certified by Medicare since January 1, 1996. It is a for-profit facility serving Richmond City and surrounding areas. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain function and return home, unlike a skilled nursing facility which generally offers a lower intensity of therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cjw Medical Center discharges patients to the community (returning home) at a rate that is better than the national rate. Readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate, meaning outcomes are in line with typical facilities nationwide. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates and none reported as worse. Families considering rehabilitation after a serious health event may find this comparative information useful, though it should be reviewed alongside individual medical needs. 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 recover function after events like a stroke or surgery, while a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Cjw Medical Center discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Cjw Medical Center is a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1996.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (804) 483-6515 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 2 of 5 reported measures, with the rest showing no difference and none rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/49T112?state=VA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and how these compare to national benchmarks, as reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility directly at (804) 483-6515.
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.