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Gila Regional Medical Center

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At a glance

Gila Regional Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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 Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days229Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.063Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.283Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days956Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.335Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures7Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.177Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures30Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.282Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days5439Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.113Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.388Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit4.155Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days4895Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.965Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)1.527Same 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 patients3Same as national123
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.3Same as national175
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients15.1Same as national53
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.5Same as national57
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate—Not available—
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate—Not available—
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate—Not available—
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate—Not available—
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate—Not available—
Postoperative respiratory failure rate—Not available—
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate—Not available—
Postoperative sepsis rate—Not available—
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate—Not available—
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate—Not available—
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite—Not available—

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—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients15.3Not available59
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-33.7Not available52
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national229
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.1Same as national58
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.6Same as national69
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.9Same as national69
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national43
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.5Same as national59
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.6Same as national129
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.8Same as national52

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 rating5155
Doctor communication - star rating5155
Communication about medicines - star rating4155
Discharge information - star rating4155
Cleanliness - star rating4155
Quietness - star rating3155
Overall hospital rating - star rating3155
Recommend hospital - star rating4155
Summary star rating4155

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 volumelow—
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 Hyperglycemia10839
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia1159
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination61655
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 better197385
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 better184335
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better29422
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better51828
Left before being seen216457
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100119
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing10219
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock6770
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8217
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle7770
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9042
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis92380
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 Gila Regional Medical Center rated?
Gila Regional Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Gila Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Gila Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Gila Regional Medical Center located?
Gila Regional Medical Center is located at 1313 E 32nd St, Silver City, NM 88061.
What type of hospital is Gila Regional Medical Center?
Gila Regional Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Critical Access Hospitals facility (Government - Local).

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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