Acute Care Hospitals · Proprietary
Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- (480) 323-3000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center 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.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.189 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.854 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 15861 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 16.212 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.432 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.189 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.968 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 10382 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 12.896 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.465 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.482 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.862 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 288 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 6.904 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 17 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 2.462 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.554 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.266 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 910 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 6.705 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 8 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.193 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.245 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.484 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 123965 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 7.466 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.670 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.145 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.433 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 107536 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 50.036 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 13 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.260 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3 | Same as national | 207 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.4 | Better than national | 3444 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.5 | Same as national | 243 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.3 | Same as national | 141 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.3 | Same as national | 114 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 644 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.3 | Same as national | 668 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.8 | Same as national | 228 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.52 | Same as national | 8653 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 190.63 | Same as national | 165 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.27 | Same as national | 11047 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.22 | Same as national | 11852 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.83 | Same as national | 3330 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.12 | Same as national | 1933 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 7.71 | Same as national | 1943 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.28 | Same as national | 3567 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.09 | Same as national | 1951 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.08 | Same as national | 975 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.53 | Same as national | 2814 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.06 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -15.8 | Not available | 287 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -1.7 | Not available | 744 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 4.5 | Not available | 689 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as national | 5419 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.7 | Same as national | 1287 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.1 | Same as national | 26 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as national | 26 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 1744 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.5 | Same as national | 287 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 12.7 | Same as national | 139 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.4 | Same as national | 127 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.3 | Same as national | 744 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5 | Same as national | 206 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.8 | Same as national | 689 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 535 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 535 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 535 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 535 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 535 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 535 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 535 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 535 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 535 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very 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 vaccination | 80 | 5895 |
| 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 better | 182 | 398 |
| 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 better | 177 | 380 |
| 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 better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 83071 |
| Head CT results | 41 | 27 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 74 | 80 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 12 | 6164 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 57 | 175 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 73 | 60 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 76 | 38 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 78 | 175 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 94 | 78 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 135 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 9156 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 99 | 1479 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center rated?
- Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center located?
- Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center is located at 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
- What type of hospital is Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center?
- Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).
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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.