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Kings County Hospital Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

451 CLARKSON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11203

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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451 CLARKSON AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11203

About Kings County Hospital Center

Hospital overview and services

Kings County Hospital Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in Brooklyn, NY, serving Kings County and the surrounding Brooklyn community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Brooklyn can seek immediate care at Kings County Hospital Center's emergency department.

CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Kings County Hospital Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Brooklyn area.

When choosing a hospital in Brooklyn, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Kings County Hospital Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Local
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyKings
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Kings County Hospital Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Brooklyn, NY may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.

Average

Mortality

Kings County Hospital Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Kings County Hospital Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Below Average

Readmission

Kings County Hospital Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Kings County Hospital Center

What is the CMS rating for Kings County Hospital Center?

Kings County Hospital Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Kings County Hospital Center have emergency services?

Yes, Kings County Hospital Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Kings County Hospital Center?

Kings County Hospital Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.

How many doctors practice at Kings County Hospital Center?

20 physicians are affiliated with Kings County Hospital Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·