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Enloe Health

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At a glance

Enloe Health carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 3.

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 Limit0.297Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.345Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days13241Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.297Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases7Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.680Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.296Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.114Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days16907Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases14.830Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases9Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.607Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.060Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.178Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures217Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.609Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.357Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures56Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.414Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.009Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.919Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days89097Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.369Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.186Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.187Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.475Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days87711Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases58.699Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases18Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.307Better 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 patients2.8Same as national674
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.4Better than national3348
Death rate for heart attack patients11.9Same as national392
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.4Same as national129
Death rate for COPD patients9.3Same as national451
Death rate for heart failure patients11.2Same as national1113
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.5Same as national1074
Death rate for stroke patients14.2Same as national525
Pressure ulcer rate0.71Same as national11884
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications203.04Same as national191
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.22Same as national14875
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.17Same as national15303
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.89Same as national3062
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.14Same as national1262
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.91Same as national1287
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.75Same as national3517
Postoperative sepsis rate4.79Same as national1219
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.04Same as national643
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.79Same as national2849
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.99Same 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 patients1.3Not available422
Hospital return days for heart failure patients6.4Not available1362
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients24.9Not available1127
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.4Same as national5750
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.9Same as national3626
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy12.4Same as national730
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.9Worse than national730
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national1340
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14Same as national422
Rate of readmission for CABG9.6Same as national126
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.5Same as national514
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.6Worse than national1362
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement3.9Same as national594
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.4Worse than national1127

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 rating31212
Doctor communication - star rating31212
Communication about medicines - star rating21212
Discharge information - star rating31212
Cleanliness - star rating21212
Quietness - star rating21212
Overall hospital rating - star rating41212
Recommend hospital - star rating41212
Summary star rating31212

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 vaccination724151
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 better180401
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 better180386
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better17614
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 seen389744
Head CT results7928
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98241
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)8936
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing165172
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock88190
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7858
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10037
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle95190
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle100107
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98263
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 292260
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis10010137
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis991921

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 Enloe Health rated?
Enloe Health has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Enloe Health have emergency services?
Yes. Enloe Health operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Enloe Health located?
Enloe Health is located at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926.
What type of hospital is Enloe Health?
Enloe Health 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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