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Cox Medical Center Branson

4 / 5

At a glance

Cox Medical Center Branson 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.

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 Limit0.027Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.640Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2665Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.868Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.535Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.292Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.125Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days3703Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.613Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.148Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures34Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.810Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures8Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.061Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.041Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit4.006Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days30709Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.231Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.812Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.114Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.868Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days29755Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases11.120Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases4Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.360Better 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national647
Death rate for heart attack patients13Same as national176
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.8Same as national77
Death rate for heart failure patients11.5Same as national191
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.3Same as national252
Death rate for stroke patients13.6Same as national93
Pressure ulcer rate0.72Same as national2004
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.24Same as national2511
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national2505
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.16Same as national405
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.59Same as national46
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.49Same as national45
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.34Same as national449
Postoperative sepsis rate4.95Same as national39
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.06Same as national73
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.55Same as national219
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.98Same 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 patients5.5Not available140
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-19.7Not available218
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-24.4Not available241
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.7Same as national908
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.7Same as national668
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.5Same as national78
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.3Same as national78
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national271
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.8Same as national140
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.1Same as national83
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.9Same as national218
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.5Same as national241

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 rating3630
Doctor communication - star rating3630
Communication about medicines - star rating2630
Discharge information - star rating4630
Cleanliness - star rating3630
Quietness - star rating3630
Overall hospital rating - star rating3630
Recommend hospital - star rating4630
Summary star rating3630

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 vaccination961412
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 better214400
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 better209366
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better19015
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better34119
Left before being seen334190
Head CT results8945
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients94101
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)028
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing121288
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock6895
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8723
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7516
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8195
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9356
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9892
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 210083
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis98871

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 Cox Medical Center Branson rated?
Cox Medical Center Branson has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Cox Medical Center Branson have emergency services?
Yes. Cox Medical Center Branson operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Cox Medical Center Branson located?
Cox Medical Center Branson is located at 525 Branson Landing Blvd, Po Box 650, Branson, MO 65615.
What type of hospital is Cox Medical Center Branson?
Cox Medical Center Branson 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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