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Hca Florida Lake City Hospital

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At a glance

Hca Florida Lake City Hospital 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 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.030Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.982Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2418Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.654Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.605Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.031Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.048Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2237Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.618Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.618Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.043Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit4.266Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures44Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.156Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.865Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.746Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days35570Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.716Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.017Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.333Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days35570Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases19.832Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.101Better 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 Rate4.4Same as national1048
Death rate for heart attack patients12.1Same as national85
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients10.9Same as national130
Death rate for heart failure patients12.6Same as national395
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.1Same as national496
Death rate for stroke patients13.6Same as national86
Pressure ulcer rate0.23Same as national3799
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national4793
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national4979
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.19Same as national237
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.64Same as national29
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.52Same as national34
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.14Same as national249
Postoperative sepsis rate5.15Same as national25
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.68Same as national103
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.99Same as national386
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.83Same 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 patients-22.7Not available64
Hospital return days for heart failure patients19.8Not available442
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients25.1Not available516
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16.2Same as national1622
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.3Same as national164
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 surgery0.9Same as national137
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.6Same as national64
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19Same as national141
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.9Same as national442
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.7Worse than national516

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 rating3468
Doctor communication - star rating3468
Communication about medicines - star rating2468
Discharge information - star rating3468
Cleanliness - star rating4468
Quietness - star rating2468
Overall hospital rating - star rating2468
Recommend hospital - star rating3468
Summary star rating3468

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 vaccination351097
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 better124444
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 better120408
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 better24830
Left before being seen186984
Head CT results5616
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients4314
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing182255
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock64138
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5544
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8621
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle88138
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9290
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 291112
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis965102
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis981235

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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is Hca Florida Lake City Hospital rated?
Hca Florida Lake City Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Hca Florida Lake City Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Hca Florida Lake City Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Hca Florida Lake City Hospital located?
Hca Florida Lake City Hospital is located at 340 Nw Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32055.
What type of hospital is Hca Florida Lake City Hospital?
Hca Florida Lake City 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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