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Homestead Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

Homestead 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 6 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 Limit0.227Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit4.468Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1746Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.479Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.352Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.416Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1266Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.240Same 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 Limit0.491Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit3.728Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures96Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.588Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.546Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures7Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.060Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.025Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.415Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days32242Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.042Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.490Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.027Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.535Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days29655Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases12.357Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.162Better 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 Rate4.3Same as national245
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.3Same as national50
Death rate for heart failure patients12.3Same as national73
Death rate for pneumonia patients14Same as national146
Death rate for stroke patients13.2Same as national29
Pressure ulcer rate0.39Same as national1274
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1436
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1469
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.55Same as national221
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national25
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.76Same as national31
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.16Same as national239
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.72Same as national74
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.99Same as national249
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.89Same 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 patients15.9Not available80
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-2.8Not available150
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15Same as national421
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13Same as national126
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 surgery1Same as national40
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.6Same as national52
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.5Same as national80
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.2Same as national150

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 rating3438
Doctor communication - star rating3438
Communication about medicines - star rating2438
Discharge information - star rating3438
Cleanliness - star rating4438
Quietness - star rating4438
Overall hospital rating - star rating3438
Recommend hospital - star rating3438
Summary star rating3438

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 vaccination851864
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 better235487
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 better232456
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better29712
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better37121
Left before being seen285022
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10062
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)0
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing91018
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock74275
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7397
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9764
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle87275
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle98181
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297105
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis803495
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 Homestead Hospital rated?
Homestead Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Homestead Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Homestead Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Homestead Hospital located?
Homestead Hospital is located at 975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL 33033.
What type of hospital is Homestead Hospital?
Homestead 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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