Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset, KY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 18T132)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (606) 678-3311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital's discharge-to-community rate as no different than the national rate, and of the measures reported, none were rated better or worse than the national benchmark. This reflects performance in line with national averages for inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged back to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes similar to the national average for inpatient rehab facilities.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Somerset, Kentucky, operating under for-profit ownership. It provides intensive inpatient therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Somerset, Kentucky, in Pulaski County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1991, and operates under for-profit ownership. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is no different than the national benchmark. A measure for catheter-associated infections is not reported, which CMS notes often reflects a low number of qualifying cases rather than a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility as performing about the same as the national benchmark on the measures reported, with 0 measures better than and 0 measures worse than the national rate. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
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 a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's rate of discharge to the community as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports readmission rates both during the rehab stay and after discharge as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports the C. diff infection rate as no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate is not reported, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality issue.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, but for coverage specifics contact the facility at (606) 678-3311 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 1991.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (606) 678-3311 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as performing no different than the national benchmark, with 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national rate among those reported.
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/18T132?state=KY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, discharge outcomes, and infection rates; contact the facility at (606) 678-3311 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between hospital staff and the receiving facility; contact Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital at (606) 678-3311 for 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.