Northside Hospital Duluth
Duluth, GA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 11T252)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (678) 312-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS data shows Northside Hospital Duluth has a discharge-to-community rate that is worse than the national rate, and among the 5 reported measures, none are better than the national rate while 1 is worse than the national rate.
CMS reports that Northside Hospital Duluth's rate of sending patients home to the community is worse than the national rate, though its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Northside Hospital Duluth is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Duluth, Georgia, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Northside Hospital Duluth is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Duluth, Georgia, within Gwinnett County. It is a non-profit facility certified by Medicare since July 1, 2021. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northside Hospital Duluth's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is also no different than the national benchmark. A catheter-associated infection measure was not reported for this facility, which CMS notes often occurs due to low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining reported measures showing no difference from the national rate. Patients and families considering rehabilitation after a hospital stay should review this profile alongside a direct conversation with facility staff and the most current information on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings can change over time.
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 such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers longer-term, less intensive custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Northside Hospital Duluth's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge measures are reported as 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. A catheter-associated infection rate was not reported, which CMS notes is often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, so Medicare coverage rules for inpatient rehabilitation apply; contact the facility at (678) 312-1000 or your Medicare plan to confirm your specific coverage.
Who owns this facility?
Northside Hospital Duluth is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (678) 312-1000 or verify details 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 1 of 5, with the remainder showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date figures at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/11T252?state=GA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours per day, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical outcomes for conditions similar to yours; the facility can be reached at (678) 312-1000 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planning staff; contact Northside Hospital Duluth directly at (678) 312-1000 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.