Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
- 9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
- (501) 202-2000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock 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 24 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.
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 | 0.184 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.609 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 28285 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 31.385 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 11 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.350 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.334 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.774 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 27529 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 42.302 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 22 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.520 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.037 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.726 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 334 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 9.105 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.220 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.887 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 5.367 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 230 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 2.065 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 2.421 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.778 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.840 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 186058 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 17.151 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 21 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.224 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.172 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.399 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 163682 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 82.015 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 22 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.268 | 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 | 4 | Same as national | 54 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as national | 2877 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.1 | Same as national | 221 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3 | Same as national | 156 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 11 | Same as national | 245 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.8 | Same as national | 581 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.2 | Same as national | 764 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15.7 | Worse than national | 633 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.19 | Better than national | 11589 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 207.65 | Worse than national | 210 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.12 | Same as national | 12762 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.32 | Same as national | 13434 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.20 | Same as national | 3415 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.15 | Same as national | 1355 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.37 | Same as national | 1253 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.11 | Same as national | 3552 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.57 | Same as national | 1324 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.65 | Same as national | 703 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.97 | Same as national | 2969 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.92 | 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 | 20.2 | Not available | 262 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 24.3 | Not available | 717 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 29.7 | Not available | 791 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.1 | Worse than national | 5002 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.1 | Same as national | 663 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.1 | Same as national | 45 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.7 | Same as national | 45 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 1231 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as national | 262 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.6 | Same as national | 152 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.1 | Same as national | 274 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.3 | Same as national | 717 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as national | 54 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.2 | Same as national | 791 |
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 | 1432 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 1432 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1432 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1432 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 1 | 1432 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 1432 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 1432 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 1432 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 1432 |
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 | very 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 | 57 | 4173 |
| 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 | 148 | 377 |
| 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 | 146 | 353 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 177 | 21 |
| 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 | 61977 |
| Head CT results | 55 | 11 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 222 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 17 | 8297 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 86 | 509 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 92 | 239 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 97 | 189 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 92 | 509 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 97 | 319 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 634 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 73 | 158 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 89 | 563 |
| 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 | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock rated?
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock have emergency services?
- Yes. Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock located?
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock is located at 9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205.
- What type of hospital is Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock?
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock 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.