Forbes Regional Hospital
Monroeville, PA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 39T267)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (412) 858-2898 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forbes Regional Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and none of its 5 reported CMS measures are rated better or worse than the national benchmark—all are rated as no different than typical national performance.
CMS reports that Forbes Regional Hospital's rate of sending patients home to the community is no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Forbes Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, operated as a non-profit, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Forbes Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2003, and operates under non-profit ownership. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of daily therapy and longer-term custodial care rather than short-term intensive rehabilitation aimed at returning home.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forbes Regional Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is No Different than the National Rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission rates—both during the rehab stay and after discharge—are also No Different than the National Rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and C. difficile infection rate are both No Different than the National Benchmark.
Across the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse; all fall in the 'no different than' category. This means CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5, with the remaining measures matching typical national performance.
This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility or the Care Compare website.
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 (physical, occupational, and speech) to help patients regain function after a serious health event, while 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 Forbes Regional Hospital'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 its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates are No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and C. difficile infection rate are both No Different than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Forbes Regional Hospital is Medicare-certified, having held certification since July 1, 2003.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2003.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (412) 858-2898 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Across the 5 measures CMS reports, none are rated better or worse than the national benchmark—all are rated as no different than the national rate or benchmark.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/39T267?state=PA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (412) 858-2898.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Forbes Regional Hospital at (412) 858-2898 for specific admission details.
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.