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University Behavioral Center, Orlando, FL

2500 Discovery Drive, Orlando, FL 32826Orange County

Psychiatric hospital 112 beds (Medicare cost report FY2024) No ER listed in Medicare data

Call (407) 281-7000 Directions (opens Google Maps)

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University Behavioral Center is a non-profit psychiatric hospital in Orlando, Florida. CMS records show it does not provide emergency services. According to HospitalsInEachState.com's analysis of the October 2026 CMS release, it reported 112 beds and 5,099 inpatient discharges to Medicare for fiscal year 2024. Medicare (CMS) has not published an overall star rating for University Behavioral Center. University Behavioral Center is in network for at least one 2027 Marketplace plan from 6 insurers in Florida, according to the insurers' network files loaded November 4, 2026.

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Nearest ER 5.7 miOviedo Medical Center
Medicare star ratingNot ratedReason below
Beds112Medicare cost report FY2024

CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.

Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data

Visiting University Behavioral Center

Address 2500 Discovery Drive
Orlando, FL 32826
County: Orange Directions Apple Maps Call (407) 281-7000
Emergency room No ER listed in Medicare data. In an emergency call 911 or go to the nearest ER: Oviedo Medical Center, 5.7 miles away. ER or urgent care?
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Quick answers about University Behavioral Center

What is the phone number for University Behavioral Center?

The main phone number for University Behavioral Center is (407) 281-7000, from Medicare's hospital records.

Call (407) 281-7000
What is the address of University Behavioral Center?

University Behavioral Center is at 2500 Discovery Drive, Orlando, FL 32826.

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Does University Behavioral Center have an emergency room?

No emergency room is listed for University Behavioral Center in Medicare data. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026

Type Psychiatric
Ownership Non-profit

CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for University Behavioral Center. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with University Behavioral Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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What insurance does University Behavioral Center accept?

Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 104076). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.

2027 Marketplace plans in Florida that list this hospital

Marketplace insurers whose 2027 plan networks in Florida list University Behavioral Center, most plans in network first
InsurerPlans in networkNetwork tier
Florida Blue 121 of 121 plans Preferred
Florida Health Care Plans 83 of 92 plans Preferred
Oscar 64 of 64 plans Preferred
Ambetter 56 of 56 plans Preferred
UnitedHealthcare 21 of 30 plans Non-Preferred
Wellpoint 15 of 15 plans Participating

2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Florida

Plans that include this hospital: Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S Compare plans

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What insurance does University Behavioral Center accept?

In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), University Behavioral Center is in network for 6 Marketplace insurers in Florida: Florida Blue (121 of 121 plans), Florida Health Care Plans (83 of 92 plans), Oscar (64 of 64 plans) and 3 other insurers. This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.

Does University Behavioral Center take Medicare?

University Behavioral Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 104076), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.

Does University Behavioral Center accept Florida Blue?

University Behavioral Center is in network for 121 of 121 plans that Florida Blue sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Florida Blue's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.

Does University Behavioral Center accept Florida Health Care Plans?

University Behavioral Center is in network for 83 of 92 plans that Florida Health Care Plans sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Florida Health Care Plans's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Florida Health Care Plans plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.

Does University Behavioral Center accept Oscar?

University Behavioral Center is in network for 64 of 64 plans that Oscar sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.

Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.

Care after a stay at University Behavioral Center

Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.

Skilled nursing facilities nearby

  • 2.1mi Life Care Center of Orlando Orlando, FL · 132 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
  • 4.2mi Palm Garden of Orlando Orlando, FL · 132 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
  • 4.7mi Legacy Pointe at Ucf Oviedo, FL · 48 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5 Abuse citation (CMS)

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Psychiatric care quality

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CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025

University Behavioral Center reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Follow-up within 7 days: 27% here, against 37% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.

After discharge

Follow-up within 7 days Patients who had a follow-up visit with a mental health provider within 7 days of leaving the hospital. Based on 49 patients. Jul 2023 – Jun 2024.
27% U.S. 37% · top 10% 53%
Follow-up within 30 days Patients who had a follow-up visit with a mental health provider within 30 days of leaving. Based on 49 patients. Jul 2023 – Jun 2024.
43% U.S. 60% · top 10% 77%
Kept taking prescribed medication Medicare patients who filled a prescription for their psychiatric medication after discharge. Based on 116 patients. Jul 2022 – Jun 2024.
49% U.S. 77% · top 10% 88%
Readmitted within 30 days Patients readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of discharge (risk-adjusted). CMS compares each facility with the national rate. Based on 129 patients. Jul 2022 – Jun 2024.
24% U.S. 19% Same as national
Discharge record sent Patients whose discharge record, with the required details, was sent with them or to their next provider. Based on 1,055 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
92% U.S. 63% · top 10% 99%

During the stay

Physical restraint use Hours patients spent in physical restraints for every 1,000 hours of inpatient care. Lower is better. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
0.07 U.S. 0.29
Seclusion use Hours patients spent in seclusion for every 1,000 hours of inpatient care. Lower is better. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
0.02 U.S. 0.36
Screened for metabolic disorders Patients on antipsychotic medication who were screened for metabolic problems such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Based on 402 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
40% U.S. 81% · top 10% 100%
Alcohol use help offered Patients with risky alcohol use who were given or offered a brief intervention. Based on 168 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
40% U.S. 60% · top 10% 100%
Addiction treatment offered at discharge Patients with an alcohol or drug use disorder who were given or offered treatment when they left. Based on 196 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
51% U.S. 72% · top 10% 100%
Tobacco treatment offered at discharge Tobacco users who were given or offered help to quit when they left. Based on 245 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
13% U.S. 57% · top 10% 98%
Flu vaccination checked Patients assessed for and, where appropriate, given a flu vaccine. Based on 508 patients. Oct 2024 – Mar 2025.
90% U.S. 76% · top 10% 99%

Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

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Treatment programs near University Behavioral Center

Mental health and substance use programs within 30 miles, for care before or after a hospital stay. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.

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Size and finances

Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024

Beds
112
Reported to Medicare, FY2024
Employees
171
Full-time equivalent
Discharges
5,099
Inpatient stays a year
Patient revenue
$24.9 million
Net of discounts
Operating margin
-2.9%
On patient care

As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Florida hospital finances.

Who owns University Behavioral Center

Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)

Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as University Behavioral LLC , incorporated 2006.

UHS of Delaware Inc Operational or managerial control · 100% · since 2010
Ramsay Managed Care LLC Owns 5% or more directly · 100% · since 2006
Premier Behavioral Solutions, Inc. Owns 5% or more indirectly · 100% · since 2006
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. Owns 5% or more indirectly · 100% · since 2006
Universal Health Services Inc Owns 5% or more indirectly · 100% · since 2010

Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.

The area around University Behavioral Center

HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data

Primary care: Parts of Orange are federally designated health professional shortage areas (6 designations). Highest shortage score 18.

Mental health: Parts of Orange are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 17.

Dental: Parts of Orange are federally designated health professional shortage areas (7 designations). Highest shortage score 19.

Nurse pay: registered nurses in Florida earn a median $84,190 a year. Healthcare salaries in Florida.

Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Florida shortage areas

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