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Chi Mercy Health

5 / 5

At a glance

Chi Mercy Health carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above 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 Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days155Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.042Not 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 Days296Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.194Not 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 Procedures—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases—Not 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 Procedures—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2770Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.058Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2770Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases0.611Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)—Not available

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 Rate4.3Same as national52
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 patients11.1Same as national28
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.8Same as national53
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate—Not available—
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate—Not available—
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate—Not available—
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate—Not available—
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate—Not available—
Postoperative respiratory failure rate—Not available—
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate—Not available—
Postoperative sepsis rate—Not available—
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate—Not available—
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate—Not available—
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite—Not available—

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-3Not available35
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-30.7Not available51
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.4Same as national78
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national192
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—Not available—
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 Rate19.2Same as national35
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.3Same as national51

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 rating—51
Doctor communication - star rating—51
Communication about medicines - star rating—51
Discharge information - star rating—51
Cleanliness - star rating—51
Quietness - star rating—51
Overall hospital rating - star rating—51
Recommend hospital - star rating—51
Summary star rating—51

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 volumelow—
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 Hypoglycemia050
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination89135
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 better104270
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 better94224
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better11616
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better17430
Left before being seen02953
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 Prescribing947
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock5223
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle——
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle7423
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9314
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis89214
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.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)——
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)—

Frequently asked questions

How is Chi Mercy Health rated?
Chi Mercy Health has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Chi Mercy Health have emergency services?
Yes. Chi Mercy Health operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Chi Mercy Health located?
Chi Mercy Health is located at 570 Chautauqua Blvd, Valley City, ND 58072.
What type of hospital is Chi Mercy Health?
Chi Mercy Health is classified by CMS as a Critical Access Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).

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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