Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol
Bristol, VA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 493034)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- 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: For profit · Phone: (276) 642-7900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than national on 1 of 5 reported measures with 0 rated worse. The remaining measures are reported as no different than the national rate.
Yes — patients at Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol are discharged to the community, meaning they return home, at a rate CMS rates as better than the national rate. Readmission rates after discharge and during the stay are both reported as no different than the national rate.
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Bristol, VA, operated as a for-profit facility, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Bristol, VA, certified since 09/02/2010 and operated as a for-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term institutional care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol discharges patients to the community (returns them home) at a rate CMS rates as better than the national rate — a positive sign for recovery outcomes. On potentially-preventable readmissions, both the measure tracking readmissions after discharge and the one tracking readmissions during the rehab stay are no different than the national rate, meaning outcomes are in line with typical performance nationwide. On healthcare-associated infections, both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. diff infection rate are no different than the national benchmark, indicating infection control performance consistent with national norms.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse, and the remaining measures reported as no different than the national rate. No measures here were listed as not reported. Families considering this facility for post-hospital recovery can review these figures alongside their care team's recommendations. 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 IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often three hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly and return home, unlike a nursing home which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol's rate of discharge to the community as better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures — after discharge and during the rehab stay — are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Both the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate and the C. diff infection rate are reported as no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 09/02/2010; contact the facility at (276) 642-7900 or verify current coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 09/02/2010.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions are treated; contact the facility at (276) 642-7900 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 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 rated worse, and the rest reported as no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/493034?state=VA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and expected length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (276) 642-7900.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact Rehabilitation Hospital Of Bristol directly at (276) 642-7900 for specifics.
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.