Kindred Hospital Melbourne
Melbourne, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10TA27)
- 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: (321) 733-5725 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kindred Hospital Melbourne performs no different than the national rate on its reported discharge-to-community measure, and CMS shows 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. In short, its published results are in line with national averages.
At Kindred Hospital Melbourne, CMS reports that the rate of patients discharged to the community, meaning they return home, is no different than the national rate. Readmission rates after discharge are also reported as no different than the national rate.
Kindred Hospital Melbourne is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Melbourne, Florida, operated under for-profit ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Kindred Hospital Melbourne is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often three hours a day, several days a week — to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to long-term custodial care. The facility is operated under for-profit ownership and has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2023.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Kindred Hospital Melbourne performs no different than the national rate on the measures CMS has published for this facility: the rate of patients discharged to the community (returning home after their stay), the rate of potentially preventable readmissions both during the rehab stay and after discharge, and the rate of healthcare-associated C. diff infections. CMS did not report a distinct comparison for catheter-associated infections in the data reviewed.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning its published results are statistically in line with national averages across the board. Where a measure is not reported, this often reflects a low number of qualifying cases rather than a quality concern. Families considering this facility should review the full, current data on CMS Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically. This summary reflects the CMS Care Compare data vintage supplied for this listing.
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) like Kindred Hospital Melbourne provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often multiple hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Kindred Hospital Melbourne's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports both the during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates at this facility 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 separate catheter-associated infection comparison was not provided in this data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility, which means Medicare covers eligible inpatient rehab stays here.
Who owns this facility?
Kindred Hospital Melbourne operates under for-profit ownership, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (321) 733-5725 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
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, meaning its published performance is in line with national averages.
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/10TA27?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and how the facility's discharge and readmission rates compare to national benchmarks, as reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission or transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (321) 733-5725 to discuss arrangements.
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.