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Hca Florida Kendall Hospital

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At a glance

Hca Florida Kendall Hospital 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.

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 Limit0.006Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.625Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6763Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.893Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.127Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.262Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8855Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases11.426Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.157Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.677Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures171Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.870Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.616Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.022Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2.177Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures262Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.265Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.442Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.066Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.306Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days102517Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.058Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.395Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.051Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days95162Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases58.440Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Better 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 Rate3.6Same as national528
Death rate for heart attack patients10.6Same as national87
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9Same as national32
Death rate for heart failure patients9.3Same as national115
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.4Better than national274
Death rate for stroke patients12.2Same as national105
Pressure ulcer rate0.43Same as national2746
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications170.02Same as national63
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national3158
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.23Same as national3119
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.03Same as national524
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.62Same as national84
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.95Same as national85
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.94Same as national609
Postoperative sepsis rate4.73Same as national81
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.69Same as national101
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.94Same as national490
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.84Same 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 patients61.6Not available84
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-32.5Not available141
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients14.3Not available315
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.7Same as national1051
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.7Same as national41
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national36
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.3Same as national84
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national35
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.7Same as national141
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.9Same as national315

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 rating2749
Doctor communication - star rating2749
Communication about medicines - star rating2749
Discharge information - star rating2749
Cleanliness - star rating3749
Quietness - star rating3749
Overall hospital rating - star rating2749
Recommend hospital - star rating2749
Summary star rating2749

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 vaccination222193
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 better128439
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 better127420
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better28018
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 seen078291
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9042
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)3225
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing83910
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock71144
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5042
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9520
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle89145
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle98102
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 288338
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis989547
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis1003654

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 Hca Florida Kendall Hospital rated?
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Hca Florida Kendall Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Hca Florida Kendall Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Hca Florida Kendall Hospital located?
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital is located at 11750 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33175.
What type of hospital is Hca Florida Kendall Hospital?
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital 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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