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Corewell Health Ludington Hospital

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At a glance

Corewell Health Ludington Hospital carries a 4-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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days393Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.236Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days617Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.312Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures33Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.803Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.017Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days8483Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.197Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.302Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit3.230Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days8128Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2.528Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)1.187Same 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 Rate4.1Same as national246
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.3Same as national47
Death rate for heart failure patients13.9Same as national82
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.6Same as national127
Death rate for stroke patients10.9Same as national48
Pressure ulcer rate0.46Same as national804
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national988
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.35Same as national966
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.31Same as national83
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateNot available
Postoperative respiratory failure rateNot available
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.85Same as national94
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national39
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.02Same as national97
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.96Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients11.3Not available86
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-19.8Not available124
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.9Same as national332
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.7Same as national515
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.6Same as national52
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national52
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national108
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.1Same as national43
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.7Same as national86
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.7Same as national124

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 rating4384
Doctor communication - star rating4384
Communication about medicines - star rating4384
Discharge information - star rating5384
Cleanliness - star rating4384
Quietness - star rating4384
Overall hospital rating - star rating4384
Recommend hospital - star rating4384
Summary star rating4384

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 volumemedium
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 vaccination91541
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 better140441
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 better134396
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better21823
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better32022
Left before being seen221121
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98128
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing14515
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock58137
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5028
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle80137
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9088
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy10062
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis96992
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis96356

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 Corewell Health Ludington Hospital rated?
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Corewell Health Ludington Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Corewell Health Ludington Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Corewell Health Ludington Hospital located?
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital is located at One N Atkinson Drive, Ludington, MI 49431.
What type of hospital is Corewell Health Ludington Hospital?
Corewell Health Ludington 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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