Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T236)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Worse
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (941) 624-8970 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Fawcett Memorial Hospital's return-home rate as no different than the national rate, and among its reported measures, none were better than the national benchmark while one — readmissions after discharge — was worse. No measures at this facility were flagged as better than the national average.
Patients at Fawcett Memorial Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, but their rate of readmission after discharge is worse than the national rate. Readmissions occurring during the rehab stay itself are no different than the national rate.
Fawcett Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Port Charlotte, Florida, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida (Charlotte County) is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), operated on a for-profit basis. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than a lower-intensity, longer-term nursing home stay.
According to CMS Care Compare data (certification date 01/01/2026), Fawcett Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions after discharge is worse than the national rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay itself are no different than the national rate. Its C. diff healthcare-associated infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data was not provided in this dataset.
Overall, of the measures CMS has published for this facility, none were rated better than the national benchmark, and one — readmissions after discharge — was rated worse. Where a measure is not reported here, CMS may not have published it, often due to low patient case counts; this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury should review this facility's full profile on CMS Care Compare for the most current figures 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 aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Fawcett Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmissions after discharge are worse than the national rate, while readmissions during the rehab stay are 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 included in this dataset.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
Fawcett Memorial Hospital operates on a for-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Its listed CMS certification date is 01/01/2026.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (941) 624-8970 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the measures reported, none were better than the national benchmark and one — readmissions after discharge — was worse than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/10T236?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and discharge planning; contact Fawcett Memorial Hospital directly at (941) 624-8970 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Fawcett Memorial Hospital at (941) 624-8970 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.