Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.4% | 40 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.6% | 63 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 83 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.3% | 189 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.7% | 38 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.8% | 51 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 459 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.88% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus a Good Hospital?
Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Brooklyn, NY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Brooklyn
#5
Rank in city
11
Hospitals
51 vs 49
Score vs city avg
1.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus a good hospital?
Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus is an acute care hospital in Brooklyn, NY with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus located?
Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus is located at 121 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Phone: (718) 250-8000.
What is the star rating for Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus?
Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus have an emergency room?
Yes, Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 149 patients/yr | $152,481 | $32,542 | 79% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 40 patients/yr | $84,034 | $15,504 | 82% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $152,299 | $23,942 | 84% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $470,353 | $86,716 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $109,589 | $23,067 | 79% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $142,138 | $21,963 | 85% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITH MV >96 HOURS 23 patients/yr | $364,344 | $99,581 | 73% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $102,007 | $20,525 | 80% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC 22 patients/yr | $64,975 | $13,953 | 79% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $157,347 | $26,512 | 83% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Kings
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 330056