Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
- 3815 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- (630) 275-5900
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 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 | 0.307 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.855 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 7299 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.974 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.837 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.396 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.034 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 7219 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.136 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.978 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.411 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.111 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 226 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 5.912 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.015 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.046 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.496 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 123 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.097 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.912 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.174 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.863 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 88343 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 4.383 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.684 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.064 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.331 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 82699 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 37.748 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 6 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.159 | 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 | 3.9 | Same as national | 69 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.5 | Better than national | 2193 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.2 | Same as national | 196 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.9 | Same as national | 163 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.7 | Same as national | 116 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.2 | Better than national | 821 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.3 | Same as national | 628 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 10.5 | Same as national | 174 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.11 | Same as national | 7454 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 190.90 | Same as national | 94 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.39 | Same as national | 8903 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 8703 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.84 | Same as national | 2045 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.99 | Same as national | 999 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 18.35 | Worse than national | 997 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.69 | Same as national | 2289 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.50 | Same as national | 969 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.60 | Same as national | 438 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.95 | Same as national | 1807 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.16 | 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 | -1.3 | Not available | 201 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 6.9 | Not available | 942 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 8 | Not available | 637 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.9 | Same as national | 3810 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.3 | Same as national | 826 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.5 | Same as national | 26 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as national | 26 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.3 | Same as national | 587 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.1 | Same as national | 201 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.2 | Same as national | 159 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.9 | Same as national | 129 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.7 | Same as national | 942 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.1 | Same as national | 71 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.8 | Same as national | 637 |
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 | 1151 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1151 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1151 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 1151 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1151 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 1151 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 1151 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 1151 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1151 |
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 | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 85 | 3753 |
| 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 | 195 | 399 |
| 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 | 189 | 377 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 368 | 19 |
| 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 seen | 2 | 46067 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 96 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 3749 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 88 | 267 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 95 | 91 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 97 | 74 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 93 | 268 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 175 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 158 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 97 | 6258 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 99 | 2628 |
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 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital rated?
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital located?
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is located at 3815 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
- What type of hospital is Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital?
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.