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Eisenhower Medical Center

4 / 5

At a glance

Eisenhower 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 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 3 measures and trails 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 Limit0.072Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.544Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days17580Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases17.725Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.226Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.166Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.679Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days17717Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases22.376Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.358Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.391Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.597Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures381Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases9.510Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases8Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.841Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.029Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2.854Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures215Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.728Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.579Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.216Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.641Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days93770Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.878Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases4Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.681Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.117Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.411Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days93008Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases43.347Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases10Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.231Better 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 patients2.4Better than national675
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.3Same as national4105
Death rate for heart attack patients10.7Same as national359
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.3Same as national133
Death rate for COPD patients10.6Same as national193
Death rate for heart failure patients12.4Same as national880
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.2Same as national899
Death rate for stroke patients11Same as national458
Pressure ulcer rate0.09Better than national10736
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications144.87Same as national150
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.31Same as national14622
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.31Same as national15563
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.28Same as national4469
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.19Same as national2294
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.26Same as national2258
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.23Same as national4726
Postoperative sepsis rate4.78Same as national2297
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.78Same as national1029
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.01Same as national3062
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.74Better 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-3.2Not available422
Hospital return days for heart failure patients2.6Not available1046
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-9Not available970
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.8Same as national6383
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)9.5Better than national2233
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.7Same as national899
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.8Same as national899
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.6Better than national3289
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.8Same as national422
Rate of readmission for CABG10.3Same as national132
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national218
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.7Same as national1046
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement3.3Better than national654
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.2Same as national970

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 rating33239
Doctor communication - star rating33239
Communication about medicines - star rating23239
Discharge information - star rating33239
Cleanliness - star rating33239
Quietness - star rating23239
Overall hospital rating - star rating43239
Recommend hospital - star rating43239
Summary star rating33239

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 volumevery 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
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination946997
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 better259374
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 better259362
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
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 seen098274
Head CT results2825
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99121
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)47122
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing196829
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock56135
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle4132
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle74136
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9266
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter8499
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 296276
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis9511942
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 MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Eisenhower Medical Center rated?
Eisenhower Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Eisenhower Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Eisenhower Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Eisenhower Medical Center located?
Eisenhower Medical Center is located at 39-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
What type of hospital is Eisenhower Medical Center?
Eisenhower Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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