Acute Care Hospitals · Proprietary
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
- 18701 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
- (623) 561-1000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.058 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.134 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6631 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.829 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.343 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.007 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.730 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 8633 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.758 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.148 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.549 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 201 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 5.455 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.000 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 43 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.376 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.158 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.117 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 59914 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 2.120 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.943 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.091 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.412 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 55161 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 33.611 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 7 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.208 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.8 | Same as national | 37 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as national | 1637 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.6 | Same as national | 291 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.7 | Same as national | 155 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 57 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.1 | Same as national | 360 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.9 | Same as national | 317 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.3 | Same as national | 111 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.16 | Same as national | 3814 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 163.21 | Same as national | 103 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 5219 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.22 | Same as national | 5742 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.87 | Same as national | 1764 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.97 | Same as national | 132 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 16.81 | Same as national | 150 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.09 | Same as national | 2111 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.79 | Same as national | 140 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.20 | Same as national | 387 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.60 | Same as national | 1079 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.09 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 13 | Not available | 339 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 20.6 | Not available | 421 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 22.6 | Not available | 322 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.2 | Same as national | 2341 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.3 | Same as national | 463 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 649 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.1 | Same as national | 339 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.8 | Same as national | 150 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.5 | Same as national | 60 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.8 | Same as national | 421 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.6 | Same as national | 37 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.9 | Same as national | 322 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 | 1513 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 1513 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 1 | 1513 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 1513 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 1513 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 1513 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 1513 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 1513 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 1513 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| 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 | 10 | 17260 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 2 | 1956 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 71 | 9370 |
| 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 better | 134 | 893 |
| 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 better | 129 | 848 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 209 | 29 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 296 | 19 |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 56551 |
| Head CT results | 78 | 18 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 83 | 115 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 9 | 3655 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 38 | 133 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 31 | 35 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 63 | 133 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 94 | 51 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 84 | 5687 |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
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).
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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.