Musc Healt Rehabilitation Hospital
North Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 423027)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (843) 820-7777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Musc Health Rehabilitation Hospital in North Charleston, SC discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national average. Of the 5 CMS measures reported, 1 is better than the national rate and 1 is worse, with the rest showing no difference.
At Musc Health Rehabilitation Hospital, the rate of patients discharged home to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate. However, readmissions during the rehab stay itself are worse than the national rate.
Musc Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, offering intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Musc Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in North Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care. This facility has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 1994, and operates under for-profit ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Readmission rates during the rehab stay itself are worse than the national rate, while readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of the 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. No measures in this profile are listed as not reported by CMS. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures and additional detail before making a decision.
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 aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's rate of discharge to the community as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions during the rehab stay are worse than the national rate, while readmissions after discharge are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 1994.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (843) 820-7777 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 1 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/423027?state=SC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, discharge planning, and how the facility's specific outcomes compare to national rates, which can be confirmed directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact the facility directly at (843) 820-7777 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.