Grand Strand Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 42T085)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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) 497-8740 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Grand Strand Medical Center better than the national rate for discharging patients to the community, and it is better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures with none rated worse.
Yes — CMS reports that Grand Strand Medical Center discharges patients to the community at a rate better than the national rate, while readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Grand Strand Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Grand Strand Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often 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 rather than moving to long-term custodial care. This facility has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 2018, and operates on a for-profit basis.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Grand Strand Medical Center discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home rather than to another institution — at a rate CMS rates as better than the national rate. Readmission measures, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are reported as no different than the national rate, indicating typical outcomes in this area. Healthcare-associated infection data reported here (C. diff) is also no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported by CMS, which can occur when case counts are too low to calculate a reliable rate — this is not an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for current details, 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 IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often 3+ hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Grand Strand Medical Center's rate of discharge to the community as better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission 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 rate was not reported by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Grand Strand Medical Center operates on a for-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 2018.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (843) 497-8740 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/42T085?state=SC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, specific conditions treated, and discharge planning; contact the facility directly at (843) 497-8740 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission procedures; contact the facility at (843) 497-8740 to discuss transfer arrangements.
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.