Hca Florida Brandon Hospital
Brandon, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T243)
- 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: Better
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (813) 681-5551 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital's inpatient rehab unit is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients home, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes — CMS reports that patients at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital return to the community at a rate better than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital includes a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Brandon, Florida, operated as a for-profit organization, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Brandon, Florida, within Hillsborough County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy under close medical supervision — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury before returning home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility has been Medicare-certified since 12/21/2022 and is operated as a for-profit organization.
On CMS's plain-language national comparisons, the facility discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home rather than to another institution — at a rate that is Better than the National Rate. Readmission rates, both during the stay and after discharge, are No Different than the National Rate, suggesting outcomes in line with typical facilities nationwide. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's 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.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse. No measures were noted as unreported in this data set. Families considering rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury 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 inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with close medical supervision. This is more intensive than the therapy typically offered at a skilled nursing facility.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility discharges patients to the community at a rate Better than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are No Different than the National Benchmark, while C. diff infections are Better than the National Benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 12/21/2022.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
Since 12/21/2022, according to CMS records.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (813) 681-5551 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 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures 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/10T243?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS and summarized here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; please contact the facility directly at (813) 681-5551 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.