Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Ofcumming
Cumming, GA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 113034)
- 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: (470) 533-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming discharges patients to the community better than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes, patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming are discharged to the community better than the national rate, and their readmission rates during and after the stay are no different than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming is a for-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Cumming, Georgia, 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 Cumming is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia. It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2021, and is operated as a for-profit hospital. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—typically several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community better than the national rate, meaning a higher share of patients return home compared with the typical IRF nationwide. Its readmission rates—both during the rehab stay and after discharge—are no different than the national rate, indicating typical outcomes in this area. 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.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of the 5 reported measures, with no measures worse than the national benchmark, and the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. Families are encouraged to consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current data and additional details before making a decision.
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—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, 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 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 no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated infections are no different than the national benchmark, while C. diff infections are better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 06/29/2021.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit hospital.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (470) 533-4200 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 view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/113034?state=GA.
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 for this facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Please contact the facility directly at (470) 533-4200 to discuss transfer and admission arrangements.
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.