Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
- 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
- (903) 927-6712
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.060 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.179 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 5174 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.604 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.357 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.174 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.054 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 7710 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 10.514 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.476 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.070 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.371 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 168 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 4.821 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.415 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 62 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.555 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.121 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.296 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 86287 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 6.301 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.476 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.051 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.260 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 83646 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 47.934 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 6 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.125 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.4 | Same as national | 1594 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.2 | Same as national | 216 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 4 | Same as national | 45 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.1 | Same as national | 214 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.3 | Same as national | 424 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.9 | Same as national | 790 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.3 | Same as national | 246 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.13 | Same as national | 5788 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 179.36 | Same as national | 96 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.36 | Same as national | 6968 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as national | 6986 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.12 | Same as national | 1375 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.82 | Same as national | 397 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.92 | Same as national | 397 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.47 | Same as national | 1438 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.61 | Same as national | 370 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.56 | Same as national | 322 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.78 | Same as national | 1107 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.82 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 10.2 | Not available | 233 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 5 | Not available | 467 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 17.2 | Not available | 817 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.4 | Worse than national | 2659 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.8 | Same as national | 2869 |
| 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 | 0.9 | Same as national | 951 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.4 | Same as national | 233 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.4 | Same as national | 42 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.5 | Same as national | 231 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.7 | Same as national | 467 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.3 | Same as national | 817 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 486 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 486 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 486 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very 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 | 4 | 23340 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 87 | 8300 |
| 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 better | 140 | 392 |
| 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 better | 132 | 360 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 246 | 15 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 404 | 21 |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 112917 |
| Head CT results | 84 | 50 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 95 | 109 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 16 | 5111 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 94 | 113 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 97 | 36 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 100 | 23 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 96 | 113 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 56 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 98 | 304 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 93 | 247 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center rated?
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center located?
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center is located at 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601.
- What type of hospital is Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center?
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.