Acute care hospital in Brooklyn, NY

South Brooklyn Health

2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · (718) 616-4834

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

South Brooklyn Health at a glance

South Brooklyn Health is a non-profit acute care hospital in Brooklyn, New York (Kings County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the New York average of 2.8.

60% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 160 minutes in the ER, better than the New York median of 200 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 3.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Kings County
CMS Certification Number
330196

How CMS scored this hospital

Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

Measure groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)070
Safety of care240
Readmissions043

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Patient survey

This facility63%New York average65.8%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)63%65.8%71.7%Worse
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)60%66.2%71.2%Worse
Nurse communication (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.4 / 5Worse
Doctor communication (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 53.1 / 5Worse
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.3 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Cleanliness (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53.4 / 5Average
Quietness at night (higher is better)2 / 52.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse
Completed patient surveys451860611

Emergency room

This facility160 minNew York average200 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)160 min200 min157 minAverage
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)1%2.3%1.7%Better
Emergency department volumevery high

Timely care

This facility30%New York average58.6%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)30%58.6%63.8%Worse
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)31%69.3%74.5%Worse

Death rates (30-day)

This facility12.7%New York average11.3%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)12.7%11.3%11.8%Worse
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)9%10.4%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)15.2%14.6%15.3%Average
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)8.3%11%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)7.5%8.3%8.6%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility16.6%New York average14.5%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)16.6%14.5%14.4%Worse
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)22.5%21.9%21.4%Worse
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)21.4%17.8%17.3%Worse
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19.3%20.3%19.9%Average

Safety & infections

This facility1.08New York average1.10U.S. average1.00
Serious complications (patient safety composite): this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNew York avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.081.101.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.820.550.58Average
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.000.430.48Better
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)0.000.730.80Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.670.620.68Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.320.360.36Better

Other hospitals near South Brooklyn Health

  1. New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, INC.

    2525 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11229 · 1.2 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★1Much below average

  2. Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219 · 4.4 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average

  3. SUNY/Downstate University Hospital of Brooklyn

    445 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · 4.5 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★1Much below average

  4. Kingsboro Psychiatric Hospital

    681 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · 4.5 mi

    Psychiatric · Government

    Not rated

  5. Kings County Hospital Center

    451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · 4.5 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★1Much below average

  6. VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Brooklyn

    800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209 · 5.3 mi

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is South Brooklyn Health's rating?

South Brooklyn Health has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for New York hospitals is 2.8 stars.

How long is the ER wait at South Brooklyn Health?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 160 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The New York median is 200 minutes.

Does South Brooklyn Health have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is South Brooklyn Health and how do I contact it?

South Brooklyn Health is at 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235. Phone: (718) 616-4834.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.