Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Fairfield Medical Center
- 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
- (740) 687-8000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Fairfield Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 6.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.925 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 3887 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.239 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.071 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.389 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 5520 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.756 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.421 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.020 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.010 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 93 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 2.454 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.407 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 15 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.143 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.027 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.612 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 39249 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.888 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.530 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 1.437 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.794 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 37958 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 17.227 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 35 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 2.032 | Worse 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 4.9 | Same as national | 45 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | Same as national | 1060 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 14.2 | Same as national | 120 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.3 | Same as national | 72 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.3 | Same as national | 93 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.4 | Same as national | 275 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.1 | Same as national | 317 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.9 | Same as national | 69 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.89 | Worse than national | 2549 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 161.20 | Same as national | 39 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.16 | Same as national | 3758 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 4113 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.60 | Same as national | 887 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.82 | Same as national | 348 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 17.33 | Worse than national | 343 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.94 | Same as national | 944 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.13 | Same as national | 364 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.97 | Same as national | 156 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.15 | Same as national | 615 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.58 | Worse 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 28.9 | Not available | 132 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 15.6 | Not available | 350 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 6 | Not available | 367 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.3 | Same as national | 1703 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 15.6 | Same as national | 1272 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.1 | Same as national | 86 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as national | 86 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 349 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.4 | Same as national | 132 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.2 | Same as national | 69 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.2 | Same as national | 102 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.4 | Same as national | 350 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 7.7 | Same as national | 45 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.6 | Same as national | 367 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 | 615 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 615 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 615 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 615 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 615 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 615 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 615 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 615 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 615 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | 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 vaccination | 92 | 2837 |
| 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 better | 156 | 396 |
| 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 better | 151 | 373 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 249 | 13 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 327 | 11 |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 55172 |
| Head CT results | 92 | 36 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 95 | 96 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 16 | 2869 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 70 | 160 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 84 | 45 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 79 | 24 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 83 | 160 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 92 | 93 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 94 | 122 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 59 | 27 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 99 | 95 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Fairfield Medical Center rated?
- Fairfield Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Fairfield Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Fairfield Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Fairfield Medical Center located?
- Fairfield Medical Center is located at 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH 43130.
- What type of hospital is Fairfield Medical Center?
- Fairfield Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.