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Hillsboro Medical Center

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At a glance

Hillsboro Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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 Limit0.629Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit4.772Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2535Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.022Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.978Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.279Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.987Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days3537Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.733Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.098Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.685Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures64Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.778Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures103Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.872Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.746Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days29168Same 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 Limit0.287Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.173Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days25568Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases12.955Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases8Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.618Same 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national412
Death rate for heart attack patients12.4Same as national52
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.8Same as national32
Death rate for heart failure patients12.9Same as national117
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.5Same as national119
Death rate for stroke patients11.5Same as national56
Pressure ulcer rate0.76Same as national1439
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.26Same as national1713
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.38Same as national1706
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.22Same as national255
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.58Same as national101
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.06Same as national102
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.14Same as national266
Postoperative sepsis rate4.85Same as national94
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national79
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.28Same as national271
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.00Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-17.4Not available138
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients15.4Not available114
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.5Same as national618
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.4Same as national967
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.6Same as national40
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.9Same as national40
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national236
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.3Same as national39
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.9Same as national29
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.7Same as national138
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16Same as national114

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 rating3674
Doctor communication - star rating3674
Communication about medicines - star rating2674
Discharge information - star rating3674
Cleanliness - star rating2674
Quietness - star rating2674
Overall hospital rating - star rating2674
Recommend hospital - star rating3674
Summary star rating3674

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 volumehigh
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 vaccination691594
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 better198405
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 better200387
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better12816
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 seen440009
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9989
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing112002
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7980
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9029
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9315
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8580
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9843
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy99119
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter7933
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297107
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.

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 Hillsboro Medical Center rated?
Hillsboro Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Hillsboro Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Hillsboro Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Hillsboro Medical Center located?
Hillsboro Medical Center is located at 335 Se 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123.
What type of hospital is Hillsboro Medical Center?
Hillsboro Medical Center 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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