Hca Florida Jfk Hospital
Atlantis, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T080)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- 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: (561) 965-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
HCA Florida JFK Hospital is rated better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported CMS measures, with none rated worse. Discharge to the community is reported as no different than the national rate.
Patients discharged from HCA Florida JFK Hospital return to the community at a rate that is no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes generally in line with national patterns.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Atlantis, Florida, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Atlantis, Palm Beach County, Florida. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2023, and operates under for-profit ownership. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury. This differs from a nursing home in that IRFs offer a higher level of medical supervision and a more concentrated therapy schedule, with the goal of helping patients regain enough function to return to community living.
According to CMS Care Compare data, patients discharged from this facility return to the community at a rate that is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Readmission measures during and after the rehab stay are also both 'No Different than the National Rate,' suggesting outcomes similar to the national average. On healthcare-associated infections, the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while the C. difficile infection rate is 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark. No measures are noted as unreported in the data provided. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently available; families are encouraged to review current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
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 a serious health event, with more medical supervision and a faster-paced therapy schedule than a typical nursing home.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that discharge to the community from this facility is 'No Different 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?
The catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while the C. difficile infection rate is 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, but for details on coverage and costs, contact the facility at (561) 965-7300 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
HCA Florida JFK Hospital operates under for-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2023.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at (561) 965-7300 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 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse than national benchmarks.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/10T080?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and specific therapy services offered, and confirm details directly with the facility at (561) 965-7300.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility directly at (561) 965-7300 to discuss transfer 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.