North Carolina Baptist Hospitals
Winston Salem, NC · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 34T047)
- 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: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (336) 713-8328 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 rated worse.
Patients at North Carolina Baptist Hospitals are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals is a Medicare-certified non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Winston Salem, NC, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC. It has been Medicare-certified since 07/01/2021 and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF differs from a standard nursing home in that it provides intensive, short-term inpatient therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — designed to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than long-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its readmission measures — both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission following discharge — are also 'No Different than the National Rate,' meaning outcomes here are statistically similar to the national average. On healthcare-associated infections, the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while the C. diff infection rate is reported as 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures reported as worse. No measures were noted as unreported in this dataset. Families considering rehabilitation after a major medical event may find this comparative information useful, though it does not address specific admission criteria, length of stay, or the range of conditions treated. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, short-term therapy such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after a major medical event, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term, less intensive custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports North Carolina Baptist Hospitals' discharge-to-community rate as '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 reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while its C. diff infection rate is 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 07/01/2021.
Who owns this facility?
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has held Medicare certification since 07/01/2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (336) 713-8328 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates the facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
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/34T047?state=NC.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and how outcomes compare to national benchmarks; contact the facility directly at (336) 713-8328 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not detailed in this data; contact the facility at (336) 713-8328 to discuss the 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.