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Community Medical Center

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At a glance

Community Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.870Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1811Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.602Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.967Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1550Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.523Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.449Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures49Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.223Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures7Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.063Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.330Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit6.504Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days21526Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.016Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.969Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.127Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.358Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days14581Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases6.014Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.499Same as 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.4Same as national470
Death rate for heart attack patients11.7Same as national58
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.8Same as national30
Death rate for heart failure patients11.7Same as national77
Death rate for pneumonia patients16Same as national92
Death rate for stroke patients12.7Same as national25
Pressure ulcer rate1.17Same as national1113
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications160.64Same as national26
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.25Same as national1609
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1627
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.39Same as national501
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.49Same as national371
Postoperative respiratory failure rate24.02Worse than national412
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.69Same as national515
Postoperative sepsis rate5.56Same as national319
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.73Same as national124
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.92Same as national390
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.55Worse 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-14.1Not available77
Hospital return days for heart failure patients21.8Not available84
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients16.3Not available98
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.2Same as national661
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.1Same as national896
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy8.8Same as national126
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.9Same as national126
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national370
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.9Same as national77
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18Same as national29
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.9Same as national84
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.3Same as national98

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 rating2640
Doctor communication - star rating3640
Communication about medicines - star rating2640
Discharge information - star rating4640
Cleanliness - star rating2640
Quietness - star rating3640
Overall hospital rating - star rating2640
Recommend hospital - star rating3640
Summary star rating3640

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 Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events02195
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination411650
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 better131393
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 better128370
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better25022
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 seen018034
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10081
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing111070
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7495
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6721
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8995
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8961
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis791235
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis91429

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 Community Medical Center rated?
Community Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Community Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Community Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Community Medical Center located?
Community Medical Center is located at 2827 Fort Missoula Rd, Missoula, MT 59804.
What type of hospital is Community Medical Center?
Community Medical Center 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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