The George Washington Univ Hosp
Washington, DC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 09T001)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (202) 715-4843 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates The George Washington University Hospital's rehab facility as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and none of its 5 reported measures are better or worse than the national benchmark — they are all statistically comparable to national averages.
At this facility, the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
The George Washington University Hospital's inpatient rehabilitation facility is a Medicare-certified, for-profit rehab facility located in Washington, DC, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
The George Washington University Hospital operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Washington, DC, certified since July 1, 1984, and organized as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also 'No Different than the National Rate.' The reported healthcare-associated infection measure, C. diff infections, is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure was not reported by CMS for this facility, which is common when case counts are low and does not indicate poor quality.
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 published results are statistically comparable to national averages across the board. Individuals considering rehabilitation here should confirm current details, services, and admission criteria directly with the facility. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive daily therapy (physical, occupational, speech) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly enough to return home, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's discharge-to-community rate as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission 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 'No Different than the National Benchmark'; a catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 07/01/1984.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under a for-profit ownership structure.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (202) 715-4843 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, meaning its results are statistically comparable to national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/09T001?state=DC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and how discharge planning is handled — contact the facility at (202) 715-4843 for specifics.
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 (202) 715-4843 to confirm 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.