Virginia Baptist Hospital
Lynchburg, VA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 49T021)
- 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: (434) 200-5879 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Virginia Baptist Hospital is rated by CMS as performing no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, with 0 of its reported measures better than the national average and 0 worse. Overall, this facility performs in line with national benchmarks.
Patients at Virginia Baptist Hospital are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are consistent with typical national performance.
Virginia Baptist Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lynchburg, Virginia, operated on a non-profit basis, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Virginia Baptist Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Lynchburg, Virginia, operating under non-profit ownership and Medicare-certified since October 1, 1986. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of care and less intensive daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare, Virginia Baptist Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. Catheter-associated infection data was not included in the figures provided.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing on par with national benchmarks across the reported measures, with 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse — meaning it aligns with typical national performance. Where a measure is not reported, this reflects CMS publication practices, often due to low patient case counts, and should not be interpreted as an indicator of poor quality. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury can use this profile as a starting point, alongside a direct conversation with the facility, to understand what to expect from care here. 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 inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers a slower-paced, lower-intensity level of care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Virginia Baptist Hospital'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 rehab stay and 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; catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Virginia Baptist Hospital is Medicare-certified, having held certification since October 1, 1986.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1986.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (434) 200-5879 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS reports 0 measures better than the national rate and 0 measures worse, indicating performance in line with national benchmarks.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/49T021?state=VA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS and summarized in this profile.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer and admission processes are not detailed in this data set; contact the facility directly at (434) 200-5879 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.