Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Cola
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 423025)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (803) 254-7777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Cola is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes — CMS reports that patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Cola are discharged to the community, meaning they return home, better than the national rate. Readmission rates, both during the stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Cola is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Columbia, South Carolina, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Cola is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Columbia, South Carolina, certified since January 12, 1989. It is a for-profit facility located in Richland County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often multiple hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community better than the national rate, meaning a higher share of patients here return home compared to the typical IRF nationally. On potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, the facility performs no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility performs no different than the national benchmark for catheter-associated urinary tract infections, but better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates, and none showing worse performance. Families should confirm current details, therapy offerings, and admission criteria directly with the facility. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published; figures may be updated periodically by CMS.
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 — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, unlike a nursing home which typically provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility discharges patients to the community better 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 rated no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The facility is rated no different than the national benchmark for catheter-associated infections and better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1989.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (803) 254-7777 or verify 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 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/423025?state=SC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, specific conditions treated, and discharge planning; contact the facility directly at (803) 254-7777 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not covered in this data; please contact the facility at (803) 254-7777 to discuss admission and transfer procedures.
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.