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Adventhealth Ocala

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At a glance

Adventhealth Ocala carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 30 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 LimitBetter than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.384Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days9617Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.803Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.006Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.624Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8888Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.900Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.127Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.008Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit0.755Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures254Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases6.535Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.153Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures94Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.817Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.587Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days104764Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.103Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.001Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.104Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days97737Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases47.271Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.021Better 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.7Same as national1916
Death rate for heart attack patients11.2Same as national307
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2Same as national99
Death rate for COPD patients8.4Same as national206
Death rate for heart failure patients11.9Same as national563
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.9Same as national638
Death rate for stroke patients11.7Same as national103
Pressure ulcer rate0.15Same as national6222
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications183.91Same as national66
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.25Same as national7490
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national7892
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.73Same as national1497
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.29Same as national580
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.56Same as national588
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.69Same as national1577
Postoperative sepsis rate4.04Same as national567
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.83Same as national416
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.15Same as national1293
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.78Same 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 patients-6.9Not available320
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-9.3Not available633
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-2.7Not available664
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.4Same as national3025
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.1Same as national163
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 surgery1.2Same as national754
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.9Same as national320
Rate of readmission for CABG11.8Same as national98
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national233
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.3Same as national633
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.4Same as national25
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16Same as national664

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 rating32492
Doctor communication - star rating22492
Communication about medicines - star rating22492
Discharge information - star rating32492
Cleanliness - star rating22492
Quietness - star rating22492
Overall hospital rating - star rating32492
Recommend hospital - star rating32492
Summary star rating32492

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 volumevery 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
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination653426
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 better152392
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 better149378
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen1121070
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100135
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)6727
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing145864
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock68257
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7275
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7135
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle81259
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle98141
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97247
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter6052
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 295208
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 Adventhealth Ocala rated?
Adventhealth Ocala has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Adventhealth Ocala have emergency services?
Yes. Adventhealth Ocala operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Adventhealth Ocala located?
Adventhealth Ocala is located at 1500 Sw 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34474.
What type of hospital is Adventhealth Ocala?
Adventhealth Ocala 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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