Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PERSONS REQUIRING REHABILITATION THROUGH SUPERIOR OUTCOMES, SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.
- Income
- $192.8 million
- Spending
- $169.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 6.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 1,545
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $902,095, chairman / ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $140.9 million spent. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital's University campus is a 160-licensed bed inpatient rehabilitation facility. Brooks opened a second inpatient rehabilitation facility in 2023. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital has been a leader in rehabilitation programs and services for 50 years. The hospital focuses on serving the most complex patients, ranking in the 99th percentile nationally for case mix index (patient acuity). It is the only one of its kind in the region, providing the highest quality rehabilitation and medical care for patients that require intensive therapy. By specializing in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, pediatrics, orthopedics and neurological disorders, the hospital is a destination for the region for treating acute traumatic or acquired illnesses and injuries. Patients receive 24-hour medical care with daily physician oversight and nursing care. They receive a minimum of three hours of therapy, five days a week, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Cognitive rehabilitation, neuropsychology, psychology, and recreation therapy are provided as appropriate to meet patient and family needs. Onsite innovative Neuro Recovery Center, aquatic program, and wheelchair clinic with pressure mapping technology ensure the latest evidence-based treatments. Services include treatments for a wide range of injuries, and illnesses: stroke, mild to catastrophic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, amputation, chronic pain, and orthopedic conditions. A hospital level of care is available for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. We combine highly trained clinicians with the latest technologies to advance rehabilitation through innovation and research-based practice. Our clinical staff is among the highest trained and educated in the profession for rehabilitation, medical care and nursing. This, combined with our state-of-the-art equipment, supports our commitment to providing the best therapy and care to help patients achieve their highest quality of life. Brooks' care teams understand that a severe injury or illness can be life-altering for patients and their families, which is why Brooks strives to provide the most advanced therapy along with compassion, motivation and hope. Comprehensive care teams include physicians specializing in rehabilitation, specially trained nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, recreational therapists, social workers, dieticians, neuropsychologists, psychologists, case managers and therapy dogs. Services offered at Brooks Hospital include: Aquatic therapy Chaplain services Cognitive rehabilitation Community re-entry programs Family education Neuro Recovery Centers Nutrition counseling Occupational therapy Physical medicine Physical therapy Recreation therapy Rehabilitation nursing Speech therapy Music Therapy Support groups Patients have access to sophisticated therapeutic settings. Every floor of the hospital contains multiple therapy gyms for daily intensive rehabilitation. Brooks also offers access to our Neuro Recovery Center, which is a specialized gym equipped with the most cutting-edge rehabilitation equipment and technology available. Under the guidance of clinicians with expertise in neurology, our patients and community members can continue to improve their neuroplasticity and maximize long-term recovery. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital is CARF-accredited in stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, pain, pediatrics and general medical rehabilitation. This accreditation reflects proven outcomes achieved through evidence-based practice. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital provides 24-hour nursing services furnished or supervised by registered nurses. Nursing team members include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital achieved Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Rehabilitation nurses make a difference in their patients' lives. They work with patients of all ages, and their families or caregivers, soon after the onset of a disabling injury or chronic illness. They restore patients' lives so they have freedom and independence once again. As a collaborator, educator, care coordinator, advocate, and change agent, rehabilitation nurses work with other healthcare team members, including physiatrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, neuropsychiatrists, speech therapists, and others, to create comprehensive care plans based on patient goals and maximum potential. IN 2024, BROOKS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL HAD APPROXIMATELY 2,800 DISCHARGES AND APPROXIMATELY 51,000 DAYS OF SERVICE. IT IS THE THIRD LARGEST FREESTANDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IN THE NATION. THE FACILITY SERVES PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE INTENSIVE REHABILITATION, WITH SPECIALIZATION IN STROKE, SPINAL CORD INJURY, BRAIN INJURY, AND PEDIATRICS. THE HOSPITAL HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION SINCE 1986, THE LATEST FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2019. THE HOSPITAL HAS ALSO MAINTAINED CONTINUOUS ACCREDITATION BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES SINCE 1982. THE HOSPITAL IS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS A SPINAL CORD INJURY REHABILITATION CENTER AND A BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION CENTER. THE HOSPITAL ACHIEVED MAGNET REDESIGNATION FOR NURSING IN 2021, TO BECOME ONE OF FOUR FREESTANDING INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY WITH THIS CREDENTIAL. BROOKS REHABILITATION PROVIDES STELLAR REHABILITATION SERVICES OF CARE TO ALL PATIENTS. A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES IS NOT AN IMPEDIMENT TO CARE. IN 2024, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED 1,149 INPATIENT DAYS OF CHARITY CARE AND 4,376 VISITS AT ITS OUTPATIENT FACILITIES. THE COST OF THIS CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $2.5 MILLION. ADDITIONALLY, 1,459 DAYS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED TO MEDICAID PATIENTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1995.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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