Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Hospital District or Authority
Baptist Medical Center East
- 400 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL 36117
- (334) 244-8330
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Baptist Medical Center East carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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 | 0.577 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.361 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6071 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.435 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.243 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.426 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.928 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 6931 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.181 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.975 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.010 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.976 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 171 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 5.053 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.198 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.059 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.155 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 620 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 5.722 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.350 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.248 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.654 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 66958 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 3.076 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.975 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.144 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.654 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 50457 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 21.187 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 7 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.330 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 629 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.9 | Same as national | 36 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9 | Same as national | 70 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 233 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.3 | Same as national | 253 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 62 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.01 | Same as national | 2029 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | — | Not available | — |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.26 | Same as national | 2593 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as national | 2688 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.13 | Same as national | 321 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.61 | Same as national | 139 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 13.59 | Same as national | 149 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.49 | Same as national | 337 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.37 | Same as national | 119 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.69 | Same as national | 170 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.92 | Same as national | 563 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.18 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 39.5 | Not available | 269 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 13.8 | Not available | 242 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.8 | Same as national | 925 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.2 | Same as national | 1571 |
| 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 | 1.2 | Same as national | 98 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as national | 27 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18 | Same as national | 81 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.6 | Same as national | 269 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.6 | Same as national | 242 |
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 | 3 | 1141 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1141 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 1141 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1141 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1141 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 1141 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 1141 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 1141 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1141 |
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 | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 94 | 2302 |
| 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 | 244 | 414 |
| 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 | 238 | 401 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 408 | 11 |
| 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 | 6 | 54340 |
| Head CT results | 43 | 14 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 99 | 114 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 5 | 3778 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 55 | 117 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 67 | 46 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 90 | 21 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 71 | 117 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 97 | 61 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 100 | 70 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 96 | 72 |
| 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 Medical Center East rated?
- Baptist Medical Center East has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Baptist Medical Center East have emergency services?
- Yes. Baptist Medical Center East operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Baptist Medical Center East located?
- Baptist Medical Center East is located at 400 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL 36117.
- What type of hospital is Baptist Medical Center East?
- Baptist Medical Center East is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).
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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.