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Ascension St Vincent's Clay County

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At a glance

Ascension St Vincent's Clay County carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm.

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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.584Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2677Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.891Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.422Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2994Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.106Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.259Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures46Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.326Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures31Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.280Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.861Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days24033Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.047Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.136Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.035Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days23686Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases9.321Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases4Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.429Same as 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 patients3Same as national38
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national499
Death rate for heart attack patients11.8Same as national128
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.6Same as national108
Death rate for heart failure patients11.7Same as national259
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.8Same as national361
Death rate for stroke patients13.3Same as national97
Pressure ulcer rate0.26Same as national2272
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications148.16Same as national38
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.30Same as national2859
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national3049
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.41Same as national396
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.62Same as national113
Postoperative respiratory failure rate11.06Same as national119
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.35Same as national402
Postoperative sepsis rate4.80Same as national81
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.00Same as national116
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.92Same as national494
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.92Same 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-7.7Not available120
Hospital return days for heart failure patients18Not available308
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-0.8Not available390
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.3Same as national742
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)15.8Same as national478
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 surgery1Same as national119
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.9Same as national120
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19.1Same as national104
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.8Same as national308
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.8Same as national34
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.8Same as national390

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 rating3322
Doctor communication - star rating2322
Communication about medicines - star rating1322
Discharge information - star rating3322
Cleanliness - star rating4322
Quietness - star rating3322
Overall hospital rating - star rating3322
Recommend hospital - star rating4322
Summary star rating3322

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 vaccination941832
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 better192294
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 better192289
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 Prescribing16417
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock74104
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7528
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9416
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle83104
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9849
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy10032
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis94877
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis100223

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's Clay County rated?
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Ascension St Vincent's Clay County have emergency services?
Yes. Ascension St Vincent's Clay County operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Ascension St Vincent's Clay County located?
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County is located at 1670 St Vincents Way, Middleburg, FL 32068.
What type of hospital is Ascension St Vincent's Clay County?
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County 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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