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Henry Ford Health Hospital

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At a glance

Henry Ford Health 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 18 and worse on 6. 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 Limit0.790Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.471Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days33018Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases36.661Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases40Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.091Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.083Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days23426Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases36.307Better 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 Limit0.467Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.544Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures454Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases12.386Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases11Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.888Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit1.690Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit7.642Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures208Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.812Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases7Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy3.863Worse than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.219Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.769Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days213063Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases23.191Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases10Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.431Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.134Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.254Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days201165Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases203.383Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases38Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.187Better 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 Rate4Same as national1585
Death rate for heart attack patients14.6Same as national133
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.9Same as national53
Death rate for COPD patients8Same as national212
Death rate for heart failure patients12.2Same as national353
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.3Same as national204
Death rate for stroke patients11.2Same as national211
Pressure ulcer rate1.00Same as national8611
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications218.65Worse than national176
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national9579
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national10357
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate3.11Same as national2773
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.10Same as national1296
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.67Same as national1298
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.24Same as national2961
Postoperative sepsis rate4.57Same as national1401
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.98Same as national699
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.28Same as national2388
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.02Same 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 patients27.1Not available222
Hospital return days for heart failure patients28.6Not available493
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients44.3Not available212
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16.4Worse than national3019
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.4Same as national3538
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy12.4Same as national791
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.4Same as national791
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.8Same as national910
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.2Same as national222
Rate of readmission for CABG10.5Same as national53
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.6Same as national259
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.5Same as national493
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.9Same as national212

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 rating31232
Doctor communication - star rating31232
Communication about medicines - star rating21232
Discharge information - star rating31232
Cleanliness - star rating21232
Quietness - star rating31232
Overall hospital rating - star rating31232
Recommend hospital - star rating41232
Summary star rating31232

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 vaccination9621698
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 better222396
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 better214359
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better27718
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better32219
Left before being seen5212093
Head CT results4224
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98180
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing118286
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock61140
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6935
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9520
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle78141
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8473
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98592
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis10015687
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis956110

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 Henry Ford Health Hospital rated?
Henry Ford Health Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Henry Ford Health Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Henry Ford Health Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Henry Ford Health Hospital located?
Henry Ford Health Hospital is located at 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202.
What type of hospital is Henry Ford Health Hospital?
Henry Ford Health Hospital 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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