Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 49T063)
- 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: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (703) 698-3659 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Inova Fairfax Hospital is rated better than the national rate for sending patients home after rehab, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of its reported measures, with none rated worse.
Patients at Inova Fairfax Hospital are discharged to the community, meaning they return home, at a rate CMS rates better than the national average, and their readmission rate after discharge is no different than the national rate.
Inova Fairfax Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Falls Church, Virginia that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since 01/01/2020 and operated as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or a serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a facility long-term. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare, Inova Fairfax Hospital is rated Better than the National Rate on discharge to community, meaning patients here are more likely than the national average to return home after their rehabilitation stay. Its readmission measures — both during the stay and after discharge — are reported as No Different than the National Rate, indicating readmission patterns similar to facilities nationwide. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's C. diff infection rate is reported as Better than the National Benchmark. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate was not specifically reported in the data provided; when a measure is not reported, CMS often withholds it due to low case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of the reported measures, with no measures rated worse. This summary reflects data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility or through the 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 (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This is more intensive and shorter-term than typical nursing home care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Inova Fairfax Hospital as Better than the National Rate on discharge to community, meaning patients are more likely than average to return home after their stay.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — are rated No Different than the National Rate, meaning readmission patterns are similar to the national average.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is rated Better than the National Benchmark. A catheter-associated infection rate was not included in the data provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Inova Fairfax Hospital is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 01/01/2020.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (703) 698-3659 or 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 2 of the reported measures, with no measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/49T063?state=VA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, and infection rates, which are reported by CMS and summarized here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility directly at (703) 698-3659 for guidance.
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.