Musc Medical Center
Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 42T004)
- 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: Government · Phone: (843) 792-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
MUSC Medical Center in Charleston, SC is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate on discharge to community, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national.
At MUSC Medical Center, CMS reports that patients are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
MUSC Medical Center is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Charleston, South Carolina, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
MUSC Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Charleston, South Carolina, operated under government ownership and certified by Medicare as of March 1, 2023.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or other serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of custodial or long-term care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, MUSC Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its readmission measures — both readmissions during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its reported healthcare-associated infection measure, C. diff infections, is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5. This indicates a facility performing in line with national averages across the measures CMS has published for it. Some measures, such as catheter-associated infections, may not be reported, which CMS notes can occur due to low case counts rather than any indication of quality concerns.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
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, unlike a nursing home which typically provides slower-paced, long-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that MUSC Medical Center's rate of discharge to the community is 'No Different 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 reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its reported C. diff infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified as of March 1, 2023.
Who owns this facility?
MUSC Medical Center is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; please contact the facility at (843) 792-2300 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 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating performance in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/42T004?state=SC.
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 (843) 792-2300.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not detailed in this data; contact the facility at (843) 792-2300 for information on transfers and admissions.
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.