Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Church
Adventist Health Sonora
- 1000 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370
- (209) 536-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
At a glance
Adventist Health Sonora carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.
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 | — | Not available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 637 | Not available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 0.510 | Not available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | — | Not available |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.192 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 3.778 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 2372 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.749 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.144 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 26 | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 0.633 | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 20 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.192 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 17683 | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 0.562 | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | — | Not available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.009 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.922 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 16853 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 5.351 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.187 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.9 | Same as national | 1025 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 111 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.1 | Same as national | 126 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.9 | Same as national | 243 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15 | Same as national | 369 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.5 | Same as national | 89 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 2750 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 182.91 | Same as national | 38 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as national | 3671 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 3602 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.59 | Same as national | 754 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.57 | Same as national | 310 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 7.97 | Same as national | 306 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.41 | Same as national | 803 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.72 | Same as national | 277 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 3.50 | Worse than national | 288 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.15 | Same as national | 582 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.87 | 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 | 30.9 | Not available | 76 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -7.6 | Not available | 265 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -10.3 | Not available | 385 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15 | Same as national | 1517 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.8 | Same as national | 1835 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.7 | Same as national | 328 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6 | Same as national | 328 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.3 | Worse than national | 1004 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.6 | Same as national | 76 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.3 | Same as national | 134 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.2 | Same as national | 265 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as national | 385 |
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 | 4 | 328 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 328 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 328 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 328 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 328 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 328 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 328 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 328 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 328 |
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 | medium | — |
| 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 vaccination | 82 | 1592 |
| 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 | 186 | 438 |
| 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 | 175 | 404 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 329 | 20 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 520 | 16 |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 37239 |
| Head CT results | 86 | 22 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 82 | 72 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 13 | 1200 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 86 | 150 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 78 | 51 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 32 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 96 | 150 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 85 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 67 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 97 | 60 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 91 | 454 |
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 Adventist Health Sonora rated?
- Adventist Health Sonora has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Adventist Health Sonora have emergency services?
- According to CMS records, Adventist Health Sonora does not report a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Adventist Health Sonora located?
- Adventist Health Sonora is located at 1000 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370.
- What type of hospital is Adventist Health Sonora?
- Adventist Health Sonora is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).
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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.