Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 343027)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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: (336) 754-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC has a discharge-to-community rate that is Better than the National Rate, and CMS rates it better than national on 2 of 5 reported measures, with 1 measure worse than national.
Yes, patients at Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital return to the community at a rate CMS rates Better than the National Rate, and readmissions after discharge are No Different than the National Rate, though readmissions during the stay are rated Worse than the National Rate.
Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, operated under for-profit ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving Forsyth 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 moving to a long-term care setting. This facility has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2018, and is operated under for-profit ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare, patients discharged from this facility return to the community at a rate that is Better than the National Rate. Readmission rates within 30 days of discharge are No Different than the National Rate, while readmissions during the rehabilitation stay itself are Worse than the National Rate. On healthcare-associated infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates are No Different than the National Benchmark, and C. difficile infection rates are Better than the National Benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. No measures in this data set are listed as not reported. Families are encouraged to review the most current details directly through CMS Care Compare, as this summary reflects a specific data vintage and may not capture the latest updates.
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 and return home, while a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates this facility's discharge-to-community rate as Better than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions after discharge are No Different than the National Rate, but readmissions during the rehabilitation stay are rated Worse than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are No Different than the National Benchmark, while C. difficile infections are Better than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since October 31, 2018.
Who owns this facility?
This facility operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2018.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (336) 754-3500 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 5 reported measures and worse than national on 1 of 5 measures, with the rest showing no difference.
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/343027?state=NC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS and summarized here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; please contact the facility directly at (336) 754-3500 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.