East Cooper Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, SC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 42T089)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (843) 881-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates East Cooper Medical Center as no different than the national rate for returning patients home, and it has 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. This means its published performance is generally in line with national averages.
At East Cooper Medical Center, CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This indicates recovery and return-home outcomes similar to the national average.
East Cooper Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, operated under for-profit ownership. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
East Cooper Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, operating under for-profit ownership and certified by Medicare since January 1, 2021. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home.
According to CMS Care Compare, East Cooper Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. Its rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections is not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns, while its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the remaining measures falling in the 'no different than' category or not reported. This suggests a facility performing in line with national averages on the measures CMS has published.
Families considering rehabilitation here should review the most current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
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 — often three hours a day — to help patients regain function after events like a stroke or surgery, whereas nursing homes typically offer lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that East Cooper Medical Center's rate of discharge 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 its rate after discharge are reported as 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; its catheter-associated infection rate is not reported by CMS, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, East Cooper Medical Center is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services there.
Who owns this facility?
East Cooper Medical Center operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated here; please contact the facility at (843) 881-0100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the rest falling in the 'no different than' category or not reported.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/42T089?state=SC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, specific condition experience, and expected length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (843) 881-0100.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility at (843) 881-0100 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.