Unc Hospitals Inpatient Rehab
Chapel Hill, NC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 34T061)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: Worse
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (919) 984-5306 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare shows Unc Hospitals Inpatient Rehab's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and of the five measures reported, none are better than the national benchmark while one — catheter infections — is worse.
Patients at Unc Hospitals Inpatient Rehab return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
Unc Hospitals Inpatient Rehab is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Unc Hospitals Inpatient Rehab is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015, and is operated under government ownership. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level inpatient 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 staying long-term as in a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare, patients discharged from this facility return to the community at a rate that is No Different than the National Rate. Readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as No Different than the National Rate, meaning outcomes are in line with national norms rather than notably better or worse.
On healthcare-associated infection measures, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is reported as Worse than the National Benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is No Different than the National Benchmark.
Overall, of the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are better than the national benchmark and one is worse, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity 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 catheter-associated infection rate is Worse than the National Benchmark, while its C. diff rate is No Different than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 07/01/2015.
Who owns this facility?
It is owned by a government entity.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (919) 984-5306 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, none are better than the national benchmark and one — catheter-associated infections — is worse, 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 current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/34T061?state=NC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, admission criteria, and how the facility's outcome measures compare to national benchmarks; contact the facility directly at (919) 984-5306 for details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility at (919) 984-5306 to arrange this.
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.