Kings County Hospital Center
Brooklyn, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T202)
- 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: (718) 245-7313 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kings County Hospital Center is rated as no different than the national rate on discharging patients back to the community, and CMS shows 0 measures better than national and 0 measures worse than national among its 5 reported measures.
Patients at Kings County Hospital Center return to the community at a rate CMS considers no different than the national rate, and their readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Kings County Hospital Center is a Medicare-certified, government-owned inpatient rehabilitation facility in Brooklyn, New York, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Kings County Hospital Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Brooklyn, New York, and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2002. It is government-owned. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term custodial care, which is the focus of a nursing home.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Kings County Hospital Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially-preventable readmissions during the rehab stay, and its readmission rate after discharge, are both also 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark.' A catheter-associated infection measure was not reported by CMS for this facility, which often reflects low case counts rather than any quality concern.
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 all reported measures fall in line with national performance. Families considering rehabilitation options can review this and additional current details directly through 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 aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, while a nursing home typically provides longer-term custodial care at a lower intensity.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Kings County Hospital Center's 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 listed 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 by CMS, often due to low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since 07/01/2002.
Who owns this facility?
It is owned by a government entity.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Since July 1, 2002.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (718) 245-7313 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the reported measures showing performance in line with national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/33T202?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and staffing, and contact the facility directly at (718) 245-7313 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Kings County Hospital Center directly at (718) 245-7313 to confirm 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.