Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Banner Boswell Medical Center
- 13632 N 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351
- (623) 832-4000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Banner Boswell Medical Center 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.
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 | 0.825 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.895 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 7098 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.158 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 10 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.624 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.105 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.127 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 8090 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.246 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.414 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.180 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.365 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 273 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 7.067 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.566 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 8 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.088 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.150 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.610 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 88280 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 5.071 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.592 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.402 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.790 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 88280 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 59.489 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 34 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.572 | 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 | 3.3 | Same as national | 104 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.5 | Same as national | 2487 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.1 | Same as national | 232 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.1 | Same as national | 169 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.3 | Same as national | 199 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.7 | Same as national | 660 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19 | Worse than national | 890 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.8 | Same as national | 322 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.20 | Same as national | 7480 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 148.93 | Same as national | 111 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.13 | Same as national | 8153 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 8861 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.06 | Same as national | 1945 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 3.33 | Worse than national | 925 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 11.85 | Same as national | 854 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.10 | Same as national | 2122 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 9.38 | Worse than national | 903 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.57 | Same as national | 444 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.31 | Same as national | 1718 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.41 | Worse than 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 | 32.6 | Not available | 260 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 12.8 | Not available | 770 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 14.1 | Not available | 895 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.3 | Same as national | 3916 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.6 | Same as national | 497 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 672 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.6 | Same as national | 260 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.9 | Same as national | 166 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as national | 224 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.8 | Same as national | 770 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.4 | Same as national | 97 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.5 | Same as national | 895 |
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 | 2 | 459 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 459 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 459 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 459 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 459 |
| Quietness - star rating | 1 | 459 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 459 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 459 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 459 |
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 | 2 | 5562 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 0 | 10518 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 89 | 5216 |
| 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 | 231 | 407 |
| 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 | 227 | 381 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 285 | 14 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 433 | 12 |
| Left before being seen | 0 | 53903 |
| Head CT results | 90 | 49 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 97 | 66 |
| 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 | 3506 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 46 | 138 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 31 | 32 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 73 | 138 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 87 | 78 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 330 |
| 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.
| 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 | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Banner Boswell Medical Center rated?
- Banner Boswell Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Banner Boswell Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Banner Boswell Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Banner Boswell Medical Center located?
- Banner Boswell Medical Center is located at 13632 N 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351.
- What type of hospital is Banner Boswell Medical Center?
- Banner Boswell Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.