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Cedar City Hospital

3 / 5

At a glance

Cedar City Hospital 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days325Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.197Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days680Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.357Not 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 Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures20Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.468Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures4Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.029Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days8270Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.199Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.974Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days7084Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases3.075Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Better 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 patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate5.1Same as national222
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients14.2Same as national44
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.3Same as national70
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate0.50Same as national481
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national746
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national664
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.29Same as national163
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national42
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.00Same as national41
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.15Same as national175
Postoperative sepsis rate5.12Same as national38
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.73Same as national44
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national88
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.93Same 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 patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-33.9Not available47
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-48.6Not available78
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.9Same as national297
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.5Same as national877
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy8.5Same as national132
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.4Same as national132
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.3Same as national292
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.7Same as national47
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.8Same as national78

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 rating5381
Doctor communication - star rating5381
Communication about medicines - star rating4381
Discharge information - star rating5381
Cleanliness - star rating5381
Quietness - star rating4381
Overall hospital rating - star rating5381
Recommend hospital - star rating5381
Summary star rating5381

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 Hyperglycemia8929
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia1338
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination921932
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 better156499
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 better152465
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better29224
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 seen121845
Head CT results6232
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98114
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing17560
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock60126
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6136
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle5413
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle87126
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8487
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis——
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis9147

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 Cedar City Hospital rated?
Cedar City Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Cedar City Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Cedar City Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Cedar City Hospital located?
Cedar City Hospital is located at 1303 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721.
What type of hospital is Cedar City Hospital?
Cedar City Hospital 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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