Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 11T143)
- 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: (470) 732-4032 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellstar Cobb Hospital is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate on discharge to community, and none of its five reported measures are rated better or worse than the national benchmark — all are about the same as average.
CMS reports that Wellstar Cobb Hospital's rate of sending patients home to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
Wellstar Cobb Hospital is a Medicare-certified, government-owned inpatient rehabilitation facility in Austell, Georgia, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Wellstar Cobb Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Austell, Cobb County, Georgia, and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1997. It is government owned. An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wellstar Cobb Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community 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. Its healthcare-associated C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark. CMS did not report a comparison figure for catheter-associated urinary tract infections at this facility, which is often the case when there are too few qualifying cases to calculate a reliable rate; this does not indicate poor quality.
Overall, of the measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — all reported measures are described as no different than the national rate or benchmark. Individuals considering rehabilitation should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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, hospital-level therapy to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Wellstar Cobb Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates 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 comparison was not reported by CMS.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Wellstar Cobb Hospital is Medicare-certified, though for specific coverage questions contact the facility at (470) 732-4032.
Who owns this facility?
It is a government-owned facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (470) 732-4032 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures reported, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — all reported measures are on par with national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/11T143?state=GA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and specific outcome measures, and confirm details directly with the facility at (470) 732-4032.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Wellstar Cobb Hospital at (470) 732-4032 to confirm their 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.