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Inova Loudoun Hospital

5 / 5

At a glance

Inova Loudoun 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. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 2 measures and trails 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 Limit0.113Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.224Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3293Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.971Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.673Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.104Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.115Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5458Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.320Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.410Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.010Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit0.988Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures182Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.994Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.200Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures88Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.706Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.105Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days67171Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.712Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.176Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.508Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days58611Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases45.187Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases14Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.310Better 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 patients2.8Same as national143
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.3Better than national2262
Death rate for heart attack patients10.6Same as national203
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7.5Same as national125
Death rate for heart failure patients8.8Better than national770
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.1Better than national870
Death rate for stroke patients11Same as national313
Pressure ulcer rate0.13Same as national6971
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications151.35Same as national88
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national8532
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.23Same as national8396
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.07Same as national1175
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.55Same as national371
Postoperative respiratory failure rate5.23Same as national379
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.31Same as national1374
Postoperative sepsis rate4.19Same as national358
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.95Same as national353
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.04Same as national1310
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.68Same 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 patients24Not available196
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-17.2Not available896
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-10.9Not available931
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.3Better than national3710
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.7Same as national1149
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.7Same as national38
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5Same as national38
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national564
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.1Same as national196
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients16.7Same as national139
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.1Better than national896
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.8Same as national131
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.4Same as national931

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 rating4674
Doctor communication - star rating3674
Communication about medicines - star rating3674
Discharge information - star rating3674
Cleanliness - star rating4674
Quietness - star rating4674
Overall hospital rating - star rating4674
Recommend hospital - star rating4674
Summary star rating4674

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 Hyperglycemia1219259
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia03260
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination983478
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 better168406
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 better166391
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 seen199116
Head CT results8437
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients4943
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing125272
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock79351
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle87180
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle88135
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle91352
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle98230
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy99316
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter7367
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 298265
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 Inova Loudoun Hospital rated?
Inova Loudoun Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Inova Loudoun Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Inova Loudoun Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Inova Loudoun Hospital located?
Inova Loudoun Hospital is located at 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, VA 20176.
What type of hospital is Inova Loudoun Hospital?
Inova Loudoun 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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