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Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital

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At a glance

Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0.

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 Limit0.058Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.134Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6631Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.829Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.343Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.007Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.730Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8633Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.758Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.148Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit0.549Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures201Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.455Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures43Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.376Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.158Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit3.117Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days59914Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.120Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.943Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.091Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.412Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days55161Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases33.611Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases7Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.208Better than 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 patients3.8Same as national37
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.1Same as national1637
Death rate for heart attack patients12.6Same as national291
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.7Same as national155
Death rate for COPD patients10.8Same as national57
Death rate for heart failure patients11.1Same as national360
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.9Same as national317
Death rate for stroke patients14.3Same as national111
Pressure ulcer rate0.16Same as national3814
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications163.21Same as national103
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.23Same as national5219
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.22Same as national5742
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.87Same as national1764
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.97Same as national132
Postoperative respiratory failure rate16.81Same as national150
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.09Same as national2111
Postoperative sepsis rate4.79Same as national140
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.20Same as national387
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.60Same as national1079
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.09Same 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 patients13Not available339
Hospital return days for heart failure patients20.6Not available421
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients22.6Not available322
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.2Same as national2341
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.3Same as national463
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 surgery1.1Same as national649
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.1Same as national339
Rate of readmission for CABG10.8Same as national150
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.5Same as national60
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.8Same as national421
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.6Same as national37
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.9Same as national322

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 rating21513
Doctor communication - star rating21513
Communication about medicines - star rating11513
Discharge information - star rating21513
Cleanliness - star rating21513
Quietness - star rating21513
Overall hospital rating - star rating21513
Recommend hospital - star rating21513
Summary star rating21513

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 volumehigh
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 Hyperglycemia1017260
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia21956
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination719370
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 better134893
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 better129848
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better20929
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better29619
Left before being seen156551
Head CT results7818
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients83115
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing93655
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock38133
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle3135
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle63133
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9451
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis845687
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 Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital rated?
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital located?
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital is located at 18701 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308.
What type of hospital is Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital?
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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