Plantation General Hospital
Plantation, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T167)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (305) 854-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Plantation General Hospital better than the national rate on returning patients home to the community, and better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes — Plantation General Hospital discharges patients to the community, meaning they return home, at a rate CMS rates as better than the national rate, and its readmission rates are no different than the national rate.
Plantation General Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Plantation, Florida, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Plantation General Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Plantation, Broward County, Florida, operated as a non-profit organization and Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Plantation General Hospital discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home rather than to another facility — at a rate CMS rates as Better than the National Rate. Its readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are rated as No Different than the National Rate, indicating typical outcomes in this area. Regarding healthcare-associated infections, the facility's C. diff infection rate is rated as Better than the National Benchmark. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure was not included in the reported data provided here.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national benchmark. Where a measure is not reported, this often reflects low case counts at the facility rather than a quality concern.
Source: CMS Care Compare. Patients and families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility.
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 to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home; a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Plantation General Hospital's discharge-to-community rate as Better than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge measures are rated No Different than the National Rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is rated Better than the National Benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not included in the reported data available.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Plantation General Hospital is Medicare-certified, so Medicare coverage applies according to Medicare's standard rules; contact the facility at (305) 854-4400 or check Medicare.gov for details specific to your situation.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (305) 854-4400 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 0 rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/10T167?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and services offered; the facility can be reached at (305) 854-4400 for specifics not covered here.
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 (305) 854-4400 to arrange a transfer.
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.