The Rehab Unit At Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Beaufort, SC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 42T067)
- 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: Government · Phone: (843) 522-5821 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Rehab Unit At Beaufort Memorial Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and it has 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark out of those reported. Overall, its performance is in line with national averages.
CMS reports that patients at The Rehab Unit At Beaufort Memorial Hospital are discharged to the community, meaning they return home, at a rate no different than the national average. Readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, suggesting recovery outcomes are consistent with national norms.
The Rehab Unit At Beaufort Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Beaufort, South Carolina, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
The Rehab Unit At Beaufort Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Beaufort, South Carolina, and operated under government ownership. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2011.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain function and return home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. For healthcare-associated infections, the facility's C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. A measure for catheter-associated infections is not included in the reported data provided here; where CMS does not publish a measure, it is often due to low case counts and should not be read as an indicator of 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 reported results are generally in line with national performance. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as data is periodically updated.
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 stroke, surgery, or serious injury, unlike a nursing home, which typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility'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 during the stay and its readmission rate after discharge are 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 included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2011.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (843) 522-5821 or verify on 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 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating performance generally in line with national averages.
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/42T067?state=SC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and length of stay; contact the facility directly at (843) 522-5821 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your care team; contact the facility at (843) 522-5821 for guidance on 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.