Durham Regional Hospital
Durham, NC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 34T155)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (919) 470-7226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Durham Regional Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better and 0 of 5 as worse than the national benchmark—meaning its performance is in line with national norms.
Patients at Durham Regional Hospital are discharged to the community at a rate that is no different than the national rate, and their readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
Durham Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Durham, North Carolina, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Durham Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Durham, North Carolina, operating under government ownership. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2021. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF provides intensive, physician-supervised therapy—physical, occupational, and speech—aimed at helping patients regain independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Durham Regional Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and C. diff infection rate are both no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures—meaning all reported measures fall in line with expected national performance. No measures are noted as unreported in this dataset.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Patients and families considering rehabilitation options may wish to verify current details directly with the facility or through the Medicare Care Compare website.
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, physician-directed therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term custodial care at a lower intensity.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Durham Regional Hospital'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 rate during the rehab 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 and C. diff infection rate are both no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Durham Regional Hospital is owned by a government entity.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (919) 470-7226 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, meaning its performance matches national norms across reported measures.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/34T155?state=NC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (919) 470-7226.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Durham Regional Hospital at (919) 470-7226 for specific admission procedures.
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.