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Barstow Community Hospital

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At a glance

Barstow Community Hospital carries a 1-star CMS overall rating — below 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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days619Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.380Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1159Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.587Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures9Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.269Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.014Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days6121Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.171Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.147Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2.888Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days5797Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2.288Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.874Same 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.9Same as national115
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients12.5Same as national28
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.9Same as national56
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate1.66Same as national378
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national539
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national533
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.30Same as national91
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateNot available
Postoperative respiratory failure rateNot available
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.88Same as national93
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateNot available
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.04Same as national69
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.30Same 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-42.5Not available40
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients6.7Not available62
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.6Same as national152
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.9Same as national86
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 surgeryNot available
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.1Same as national40
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16Same as national62

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 rating4232
Doctor communication - star rating2232
Communication about medicines - star rating3232
Discharge information - star rating4232
Cleanliness - star rating4232
Quietness - star rating4232
Overall hospital rating - star rating3232
Recommend hospital - star rating3232
Summary star rating3232

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 volumemedium
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 vaccination69654
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 better178415
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 better170384
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better39717
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better40016
Left before being seen430589
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 Prescribing15247
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock86187
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8463
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9542
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle92187
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle100137
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis90900
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis93246

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 Barstow Community Hospital rated?
Barstow Community Hospital has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Barstow Community Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Barstow Community Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Barstow Community Hospital located?
Barstow Community Hospital is located at 820 E Mountain View Street, Barstow, CA 92311.
What type of hospital is Barstow Community Hospital?
Barstow Community Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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