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Centerpoint Medical Center

3 / 5

At a glance

Centerpoint 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 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.012Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.229Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days4883Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.013Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.249Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.597Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5701Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.015Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.309Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.347Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures143Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.111Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.973Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures19Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.174Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.011Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.099Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days73716Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases4.488Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.223Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.031Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.233Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days69988Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases41.411Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases4Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.097Better 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 patients3.5Same as national141
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.1Same as national1357
Death rate for heart attack patients10.1Same as national127
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.2Same as national50
Death rate for COPD patients10.3Same as national117
Death rate for heart failure patients11.2Same as national280
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.1Same as national385
Death rate for stroke patients10.8Same as national139
Pressure ulcer rate0.16Same as national5246
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications165.65Same as national77
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national6357
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national6261
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.95Same as national1312
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.42Same as national388
Postoperative respiratory failure rate16.52Worse than national421
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.12Same as national1368
Postoperative sepsis rate4.59Same as national414
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.62Same as national279
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.83Same as national1142
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.98Same 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-0.7Not available137
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-17.5Not available316
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients21.7Not available400
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.3Same as national2358
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13Same as national225
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.7Same as national94
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.3Same as national94
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national259
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.3Same as national137
Rate of readmission for CABG10.1Same as national49
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19.3Same as national135
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.8Same as national316
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement3.9Same as national127
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.9Same as national400

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 rating2663
Doctor communication - star rating2663
Communication about medicines - star rating2663
Discharge information - star rating3663
Cleanliness - star rating3663
Quietness - star rating3663
Overall hospital rating - star rating2663
Recommend hospital - star rating2663
Summary star rating2663

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 volumevery 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 vaccination582253
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 better164410
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 better160377
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better35329
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 seen161606
Head CT results8020
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9345
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing165454
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock58144
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5030
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9315
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle76144
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9080
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 293232
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis949311
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis982019

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 Centerpoint Medical Center rated?
Centerpoint Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Centerpoint Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Centerpoint Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Centerpoint Medical Center located?
Centerpoint Medical Center is located at 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057.
What type of hospital is Centerpoint Medical Center?
Centerpoint Medical Center 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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