Lenoir Memorial Hospital Rehab Unit
Kinston, NC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 34T027)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (252) 522-7772 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lenoir Memorial Hospital Rehab Unit is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate on discharging patients home, and it has 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark out of 5 reported. Overall, its results are in line with national averages rather than standing out in either direction.
CMS reports that Lenoir Memorial Hospital Rehab Unit discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery and return-home outcomes are consistent with typical national performance.
Lenoir Memorial Hospital Rehab Unit is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Kinston, North Carolina, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It is designed as a step between acute hospital care and independent living.
About this facility
Lenoir Memorial Hospital Rehab Unit is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to a longer-term care setting. This distinguishes an IRF from a nursing home, which generally offers a slower pace of custodial or lower-intensity rehabilitative care.
This facility is operated under non-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2020.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lenoir Memorial Hospital Rehab Unit'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 healthcare-associated infection rate for C. diff 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 than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning its reported results are consistently in line with national performance rather than notably better or worse. Some measures, such as catheter-associated infection rates, are not separately detailed here; where CMS has not published a measure, this is often due to low case counts and should not be read as an indicator of quality.
Source: CMS Care Compare, data reflecting facility performance as of the listed certification period.
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 (physical, occupational, and speech) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers slower-paced, lower-intensity, and often longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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 C. diff infection rate is reported as 'no different than the national benchmark'; catheter-associated infection data is not detailed in the available information.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare coverage applies according to standard program rules; contact the facility at (252) 522-7772 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2020.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The available data does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (252) 522-7772 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 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, meaning its performance is generally consistent with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/34T027?state=NC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours per day, admission criteria, staff-to-patient ratios, and how outcomes are tracked; contact the facility directly at (252) 522-7772 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between hospital staff and the receiving facility; contact Lenoir Memorial Hospital Rehab Unit at (252) 522-7772 to discuss the process.
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.