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Abbeville General Hospital

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At a glance

Abbeville General Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days942Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.571Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1305Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.669Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures17Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.483Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures22Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.165Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days7812Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.179Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.390Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2.961Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days7409Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases3.258Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases4Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)1.228Same as national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.6Same as national174
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients14.9Same as national78
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.7Same as national61
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.52Same as national500
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national686
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national665
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.62Same as national127
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national56
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.75Same as national56
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.29Same as national142
Postoperative sepsis rate5.11Same as national49
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.75Same as national45
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.02Same as national119
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.93Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-20.3Not available79
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-47.9Not available57
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.3Same as national241
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.9Same as national166
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national40
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.2Same as national79
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15Same as national57

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5160
Doctor communication - star rating5160
Communication about medicines - star rating4160
Discharge information - star rating4160
Cleanliness - star rating5160
Quietness - star rating5160
Overall hospital rating - star rating4160
Recommend hospital - star rating4160
Summary star rating5160

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumelow
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia3296
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events0885
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination86734
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better122437
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better119397
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better29829
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better30212
Left before being seen116987
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10039
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing11484
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock5650
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7818
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9111
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle6850
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9623
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Abbeville General Hospital rated?
Abbeville General Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Abbeville General Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Abbeville General Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Abbeville General Hospital located?
Abbeville General Hospital is located at 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510.
What type of hospital is Abbeville General Hospital?
Abbeville General Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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