Facility Information

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  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
  • Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Address: 110 Longwood Ave, Rockledge, FL 32955
  • County: Brevard County
  • Phone: (321) 637-2603
  • Emergency Services: Yes
  • Birth-Friendly Designation: Yes — meets CMS criteria

Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital scores in the average range with a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 6.5/10 (Grade C — Average). The 2024 CMS data shows mixed results: some measures meet or exceed national standards, while others fall short. Patients should ask specific questions about infection control and readmission rates before admission.

How Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital Compares Nationally

Using the 2024 CMS Hospital Compare dataset — the federal government's official source for hospital quality — we analyzed performance across five quality measures. Here is what the data shows for this facility:

0 Better / 0 Worse
Mortality Measures
2 Better / 0 Worse
Safety Measures
0 Better / 0 Worse
Readmission Rates

Patient Experience & Survey Data

Patient experience surveys (HCAHPS) ask discharged patients about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and overall rating. CMS collected 593 completed surveys from Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital patients for the 2024 reporting period.

Survey Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Patient Experience (2.0/5)

Timely Care Score: 84.9 (national average: ~80.0)

This facility's timely care score exceeds the national benchmark, indicating patients are seen and treated promptly — a meaningful indicator for emergency and urgent care situations.

Infection Control Performance

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are among the most preventable patient safety risks. CMS tracks six HAI measures including central line infections, catheter-related urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and C. difficile rates. This facility has 12 HAI measures performing better than the national benchmark.

This represents strong infection control performance. Facilities that consistently outperform HAI benchmarks typically maintain rigorous hand hygiene protocols, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and environmental disinfection standards.

Medicare Billing Cost & Spending

Medicare spends an average of $24,844 per patient episode here, compared to the national average cost of $27,477.

✓ This hospital spends 9.6% less than the national average, making it cost-efficient for Medicare services.

FAQs

Q. What is the safety grade of ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL?
ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL has a SafeHospitals USA safety grade of C with a safety score of 6.5/10, based on federal CMS quality data. This grade is calculated from hospital safety indicators, infection control performance, and mortality measures.
Q. Is ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL designated as Birth-Friendly?
Yes, ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL is designated as Birth-Friendly by CMS (Medicare). This means they participate in quality programs focused on improving maternal health outcomes and birthing safety.
Q. How expensive is care at ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL compared to the national average?
Medicare spends an average of $24,844 per patient episode at ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL, compared to the national average of $27,477. This means the hospital's billing cost is 9.6% less than the national average.
Q. What do patient surveys say about outpatient surgery at ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL?
Patient experience survey ratings for outpatient surgery are not available for ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL in the current reporting period.
Q. Does ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL offer emergency services?
Yes, ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL provides emergency services. They are equipped to handle 24/7 urgent and emergency medical needs.

About Our Scoring Methodology

Our SafeHospitals USA Safety Score is calculated from the official CMS Hospital Compare dataset using a weighted composite of: hospital-acquired infection rates (HAI, 30% weight), patient safety indicator measures (25%), mortality measure outcomes (20%), 30-day readmission rates (15%), and patient experience survey scores (10%). Scores range from 0–10 and are normalized against the national distribution of all Medicare-certified facilities.

Scores are recalculated annually when CMS releases updated Hospital Compare data. The current scores reflect the 2024 CMS data release, last verified by our data team on March 15, 2026.