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Aurora Medical Center Kenosha

4 / 5

At a glance

Aurora Medical Center Kenosha 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.071Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.405Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6291Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.702Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.425Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.086Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.693Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4968Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.902Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.513Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.452Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.734Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures151Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.054Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases5Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.233Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures27Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.223Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.027Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.710Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days43484Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.820Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.549Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.051Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.541Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days40507Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases15.086Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.199Better 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 Rate3.6Same as national909
Death rate for heart attack patients12.4Same as national58
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.6Same as national76
Death rate for heart failure patients10Same as national266
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.4Same as national326
Death rate for stroke patients13.6Same as national116
Pressure ulcer rate1.49Worse than national2718
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications145.21Same as national30
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national3776
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.28Same as national3771
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.87Same as national538
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.52Same as national140
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.09Same as national154
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.75Same as national588
Postoperative sepsis rate4.58Same as national133
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.62Same as national185
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.35Same as national848
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.20Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-31.6Not available301
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-5Not available338
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.4Same as national1502
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.7Same as national1416
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.7Same as national27
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national27
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national463
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.2Same as national47
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18Same as national86
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.9Same as national301
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.7Same as national338

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 rating41021
Doctor communication - star rating31021
Communication about medicines - star rating31021
Discharge information - star rating51021
Cleanliness - star rating41021
Quietness - star rating41021
Overall hospital rating - star rating41021
Recommend hospital - star rating51021
Summary star rating41021

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 vaccination932204
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 better180795
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 better177762
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better28626
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 seen360413
Head CT results9519
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients92195
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing162034
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock74391
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle75114
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8265
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle89397
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle94239
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy100151
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis944162
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis981306

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 Aurora Medical Center Kenosha rated?
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Aurora Medical Center Kenosha have emergency services?
Yes. Aurora Medical Center Kenosha operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Aurora Medical Center Kenosha located?
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha is located at 10400 75th St, Kenosha, WI 53142.
What type of hospital is Aurora Medical Center Kenosha?
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha 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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