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Ascension St Vincent Evansville

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At a glance

Ascension St Vincent Evansville carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails 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 Limit0.008Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.769Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days5861Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.417Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.156Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.154Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.169Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5744Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.253Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.485Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit0.868Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures138Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.450Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit1.811Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures204Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.654Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.096Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.892Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days49207Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases3.493Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.573Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.233Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.819Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days44763Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases21.768Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases10Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.459Better 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 patients2.6Same as national709
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.3Same as national1029
Death rate for heart attack patients13.4Same as national172
Death rate for CABG surgery patients4Same as national89
Death rate for COPD patients9.6Same as national64
Death rate for heart failure patients14.3Same as national332
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.6Same as national307
Death rate for stroke patients11.6Same as national125
Pressure ulcer rate0.19Same as national3781
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications181.69Same as national70
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.15Same as national4904
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national4979
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.33Same as national1880
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.02Same as national1183
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.64Same as national1193
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.91Same as national1952
Postoperative sepsis rate4.99Same as national1149
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.89Same as national282
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.06Same as national933
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.82Same 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 patients5.3Not available179
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-2.8Not available372
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients15.2Not available325
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.1Same as national1463
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12Same as national931
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy8Same as national210
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.9Same as national210
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national362
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14Same as national179
Rate of readmission for CABG9.8Same as national86
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.9Same as national68
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.1Same as national372
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement3.1Better than national670
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.9Same as national325

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 rating3310
Doctor communication - star rating3310
Communication about medicines - star rating2310
Discharge information - star rating3310
Cleanliness - star rating4310
Quietness - star rating3310
Overall hospital rating - star rating4310
Recommend hospital - star rating4310
Summary star rating3310

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 volume
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 vaccination914044
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 better167283
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 better166272
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 seen
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock62149
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5959
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9627
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle85149
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9287
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
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 Ascension St Vincent Evansville rated?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Ascension St Vincent Evansville have emergency services?
Yes. Ascension St Vincent Evansville operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Ascension St Vincent Evansville located?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville is located at 3700 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47750.
What type of hospital is Ascension St Vincent Evansville?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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