Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
Plainsboro, NJ · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 31T010)
- 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: (609) 853-7922 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro, NJ is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate on its reported measures, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark. Its discharge-to-community rate is also no different than the national rate.
At Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, CMS reports the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and the readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are generally in line with national averages.
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Plainsboro, New Jersey, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It focuses on hospital-level rehabilitative care rather than long-term custodial care.
About this facility
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Plainsboro, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998, and operates as a non-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rate following discharge, and its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay, are also both reported as no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is reported as no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data was not included in the figures provided.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures better and 0 of 5 worse — meaning its reported measures fall in line with national averages rather than standing out in either direction. Families are encouraged to consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details and any additional measures not covered here.
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) to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically offers a lower intensity of daily care and therapy.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center'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 after discharge and its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay 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 was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having held certification since January 1, 1998.
Who owns this facility?
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1998.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the exact conditions treated; please contact the facility at (609) 853-7922 or verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility as no different than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 measures better and 0 of 5 worse, meaning its reported outcomes align with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/31T010?state=NJ.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and the types of therapy offered, and confirm details directly with the facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your current hospital's care team; contact Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center at (609) 853-7922 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.