Central Maine Rehabilitation Center
Lewiston, ME · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 20T024)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (207) 795-2587 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Maine Rehabilitation Center in Lewiston, ME 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 average among reported measures.
CMS reports that Central Maine Rehabilitation Center discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and its readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
Central Maine Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lewiston, Maine, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Central Maine Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984, and is operated as a non-profit facility. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from a stroke, major 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, Central Maine Rehabilitation Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its readmission rates—both the measure looking at readmissions following discharge and the measure looking at readmissions during the rehabilitation stay—are also 'no different than the national rate.' CMS has not published healthcare-associated infection data (catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff) for this facility, which is often the case when case counts are too low for reliable reporting; this should not be read as a sign 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 review the most current details 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 inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, 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 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 readmission measures—after discharge and during the stay—are reported as 'no different than the national rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection data (catheter-associated urinary tract infection or C. diff) for this facility, often due to low case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, meaning Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehabilitation services here.
Who owns this facility?
Central Maine Rehabilitation Center is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (207) 795-2587 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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, with the reported measures showing results no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/20T024?state=ME.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, and compare them to national benchmarks using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
For transfer arrangements, contact the facility directly at (207) 795-2587.
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.