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Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

5 / 5

At a glance

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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 Limit0.101Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.985Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days4878Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.328Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.601Same 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 Limit0.838Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5180Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.576Better 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 LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.248Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures95Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.401Same 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 Procedures13Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.116Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.034Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit3.328Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days38484Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.482Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.675Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.054Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.580Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days36662Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases14.069Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.213Better 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 Rate3.7Same as national916
Death rate for heart attack patients10.5Same as national109
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.6Same as national75
Death rate for heart failure patients8.3Better than national275
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.8Same as national278
Death rate for stroke patients11.5Same as national86
Pressure ulcer rate0.22Same as national2882
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications138.09Same as national26
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national3407
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.28Same as national3541
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.67Same as national533
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.63Same as national102
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.50Same as national115
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.35Same as national560
Postoperative sepsis rate4.66Same as national100
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.70Same as national133
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.89Same as national559
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.84Same 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 patients47.9Not available100
Hospital return days for heart failure patients18Not available312
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients15.6Not available292
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.2Same as national1494
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12Same as national1019
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.5Same as national83
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national83
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national490
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.9Same as national100
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.1Same as national81
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.5Same as national312
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.4Same as national292

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 rating51165
Doctor communication - star rating31165
Communication about medicines - star rating41165
Discharge information - star rating51165
Cleanliness - star rating41165
Quietness - star rating31165
Overall hospital rating - star rating51165
Recommend hospital - star rating51165
Summary star rating41165

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 vaccination631636
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 better157403
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 better156392
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better27211
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 seen145563
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients83218
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing141683
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock67144
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6141
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle6819
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle85144
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9771
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy99104
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29981
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis963650
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 Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital rated?
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital located?
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is located at 18300 St John Drive, Nassau Bay, TX 77058.
What type of hospital is Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital?
Houston Methodist Clear Lake 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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