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Long-Term Care Hospital

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa

4801 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

102 Beds
For Profit
33 Years Certified
25+ Day Avg Stay

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4801 N Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33603

About Kindred Hospital-central Tampa

Long-term care hospital overview

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa is a for-profit long-term care hospital in Tampa, FL, serving patients in Hillsborough County. The facility has 102 certified beds. Medicare certified since 1993, it has provided 33 years of extended acute care. Long-term care hospitals specialize in treating patients who require extended hospital-level care, typically with average stays of 25 days or more, for complex medical conditions that cannot be managed in a standard acute care setting.

12 physicians are affiliated with this facility.

When choosing a long-term care hospital in Tampa, FL, consider infection rates, functional improvement scores, readmission rates, and the facility's experience with extended acute care. LTCHs serve patients with complex conditions requiring prolonged hospital-level care that standard hospitals and skilled nursing facilities cannot provide.

At a Glance

Beds102
OwnershipFor Profit
Certified Since1993
CountyHillsborough
MSPB Ratio1.04x
Affiliated Doctors12

Infection Rates

Healthcare-associated infections vs. national benchmarks (SIR: 1.0 = expected)

Central Line Infections (CLABSI)

Central line-associated bloodstream infections

0.623Same as National

National SIR: 0.731

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's standardized infection ratio is 0.623 (national: 0.731). This is consistent with the national benchmark.

Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI)

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections

0.355Better Than National

National SIR: 0.723

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's standardized infection ratio is 0.355 (national: 0.723). This is better than the national benchmark.

C. difficile Infection (CDI)

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections

0.552Same as National

National SIR: 0.349

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's standardized infection ratio is 0.552 (national: 0.349). This is consistent with the national benchmark.

Patient Safety

Falls, pressure ulcers, restraints, and ICU utilization

Falls with Major Injury

Lower is better

Rate of falls resulting in major injury during LTCH stay

0.00%

Natl: 0.1%

Pressure Ulcers

Lower is better

Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers

1.4%

Natl: 2.3%

Restraint Use

Lower is better

Percentage of patients with physical restraints

4.2%

ICU Bed Days

Percentage of patient days spent in ICU

32.1%

Functional Outcomes

Patient mobility and self-care improvement

Mobility Score Change

Average change in mobility score during LTCH stay (higher = more improvement)

5.57 pts

Natl: 7.0 pts

Patients at Kindred Hospital-central Tampa show an average mobility score change of 5.57 points (national: 7.0). Higher scores indicate greater functional improvement during the LTCH stay.

Functional Improvement at Discharge

Percentage of patients with functional improvement by discharge

43.2%

Natl: 51.7%

43.2% of patients at Kindred Hospital-central Tampa showed functional improvement at discharge (national: 51.7%). Patients should discuss rehabilitation goals with their care team.

Clinical Quality

Drug safety, care coordination, and treatment measures

Drug Regimen Review

Patients with timely drug regimen review to prevent adverse drug events

89.8%

Natl: 94.0%

Anticoagulation for AFib

Patients with atrial fibrillation receiving appropriate anticoagulation therapy

98.0%

Health Info Transfer (Admission)

Timely transfer of health information at admission

100.0%

Natl: 93.8%

Health Info Transfer (Discharge)

Timely transfer of health information at discharge

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Discharge & Readmission

Performance compared to national rates

Discharge to Community

Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community

Same as National

Risk-standardized: 14.9% (national: 19.0%) · 237 patients

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's community discharge rate (14.9%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.

Potentially Preventable Readmissions

Rate of unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 days of LTCH discharge

Same as National

Risk-standardized: 22.1% (national: 19.0%) · 223 patients

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's readmission rate (22.1%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.

Medicare Spending

Spending per beneficiary relative to national average

1.04x

At National Average

1.00 = national average

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's Medicare spending per beneficiary is at the national average (ratio: 1.04, national: 1.01). Based on 184 Medicare episodes.

Vaccination Rates

Immunization coverage

Influenza Vaccination60.3%

Patients assessed and appropriately given seasonal flu vaccine (national: 71.5%)

COVID-19 Vaccination (Staff)1.4%

Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination (national: 88.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Kindred Hospital-central Tampa

What is a long-term care hospital?

A long-term care hospital (LTCH) like Kindred Hospital-central Tampa provides extended hospital-level care for patients with complex medical conditions. Unlike standard hospitals, LTCHs have average stays of 25+ days and specialize in weaning patients from ventilators, managing complex wounds, and treating multi-system organ failure.

How does Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's infection rate compare?

Central Line Infections (CLABSI): Same as national (SIR: 0.623). Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI): Better than national (SIR: 0.355). C. difficile Infection (CDI): Same as national (SIR: 0.552).

What is Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's readmission rate?

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa's readmission rate (22.1%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.

How many beds does Kindred Hospital-central Tampa have?

Kindred Hospital-central Tampa has 102 certified beds.

How many doctors are affiliated with Kindred Hospital-central Tampa?

12 physicians are affiliated with Kindred Hospital-central Tampa.

Data source: CMS LTCH Compare ·