Newport Hospital
Newport, RI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 41T006)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (401) 845-1600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Newport Hospital is rated worse than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures better than national and 1 of 5 worse than national. The remaining measures show no difference from national rates.
Newport Hospital's rate of discharging patients home to the community is worse than the national rate, according to CMS. However, its readmission rates during and after the rehab stay are no different than the national rate.
Newport Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Newport, Rhode Island, operated as a non-profit organization. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Newport Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Newport, Rhode Island, and has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1983. It is operated as a non-profit organization. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — including 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 staying in a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Newport Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rates of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate. Healthcare-associated infection rates, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, are also no different than the national benchmark.
Summarizing these CMS-reported comparisons, Newport Hospital is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures; the remaining measures show no difference from national rates. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current figures, as reporting periods update over time. Patients and families considering rehabilitation options may wish to discuss these results with their care team when weighing choices for post-hospital recovery.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients recover function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, typically for a shorter stay than a nursing home, with the goal of returning home.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Newport Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports Newport Hospital's readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports that catheter-associated infection and C. diff infection rates at Newport Hospital are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Newport Hospital is Medicare-certified, having been certified since October 1, 1983.
Who owns this facility?
Newport Hospital is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Newport Hospital has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1983.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact Newport Hospital at (401) 845-1600 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Newport Hospital better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
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/41T006?state=RI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and how these compare to national benchmarks, all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact Newport Hospital directly at (401) 845-1600 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.