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Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital

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At a glance

Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen 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 24 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 2 measures and trails 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 Limit0.034Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.668Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days10693Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.889Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.202Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.119Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.905Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days10200Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.665Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.375Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.325Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.666Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures276Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases7.491Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases6Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.801Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures83Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.795Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.036Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.719Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days122866Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases9.194Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.218Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.140Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.420Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days115087Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases51.646Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases13Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.252Better 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 patients3.7Same as national176
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.7Same as national3420
Death rate for heart attack patients11.1Same as national523
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.9Same as national150
Death rate for COPD patients7.8Same as national216
Death rate for heart failure patients9.6Better than national1012
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.8Same as national718
Death rate for stroke patients11.9Same as national699
Pressure ulcer rate2.29Worse than national10374
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications194.82Same as national139
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national13848
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.31Same as national13877
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.04Same as national3283
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.90Same as national1344
Postoperative respiratory failure rate11.49Same as national1340
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.07Same as national3584
Postoperative sepsis rate7.38Same as national1310
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.48Same as national591
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2.50Worse than national2266
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.64Worse than 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-15.3Not available622
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-37.1Not available1132
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-10.6Not available681
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.6Better than national5452
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13Same as national1095
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy12.1Same as national378
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.1Same as national378
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national1073
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate11.9Same as national622
Rate of readmission for CABG10.9Same as national147
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national235
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.7Better than national1132
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5Same as national154
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.8Same as national681

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 rating31277
Doctor communication - star rating31277
Communication about medicines - star rating21277
Discharge information - star rating31277
Cleanliness - star rating21277
Quietness - star rating31277
Overall hospital rating - star rating31277
Recommend hospital - star rating31277
Summary star rating31277

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 Hyperglycemia1139549
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia17254
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination924275
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 better237378
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 better233356
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better33821
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 seen397167
Head CT results5511
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients87119
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)5336
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing125438
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock61760
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle65263
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle79125
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle83763
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle90423
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 Prophylaxis793936

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 Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital rated?
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital located?
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital is located at 1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
What type of hospital is Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital?
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen 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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