Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
- 1600 West 40th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
- (870) 541-7100
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Jefferson Regional Medical Center carries a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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 | 1.488 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 3.877 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 7690 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.878 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 17 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 2.472 | Worse than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.127 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.966 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 8496 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 9.986 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 4 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.401 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.177 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.485 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 70 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 1.896 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.055 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 46 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.471 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.458 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.473 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 34058 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 2.778 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.440 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.131 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.673 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 32872 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 18.537 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 6 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.324 | 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 | 3.5 | Same as national | 92 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.8 | Same as national | 691 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.5 | Same as national | 141 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 12.5 | Same as national | 124 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.2 | Same as national | 287 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.8 | Same as national | 209 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 18.5 | Worse than national | 97 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.79 | Same as national | 2806 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 183.84 | Same as national | 33 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 3324 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 3258 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.31 | Same as national | 698 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 170 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 5.83 | Same as national | 182 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.65 | Same as national | 717 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.24 | Same as national | 149 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.68 | Same as national | 114 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.94 | Same as national | 413 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.91 | 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 | 25.1 | Not available | 126 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 34.7 | Not available | 332 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 46.8 | Not available | 215 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.3 | Same as national | 1083 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.3 | Same as national | 715 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.4 | Same as national | 77 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.6 | Same as national | 77 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Same as national | 259 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.3 | Same as national | 126 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6 | Same as national | 138 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.7 | Same as national | 332 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.2 | Same as national | 88 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.1 | Same as national | 215 |
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 | 2 | 792 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 792 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 792 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 792 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 792 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 792 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 792 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 792 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 792 |
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 | medium | — |
| 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 | 91 | 1817 |
| 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 | 213 | 364 |
| 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 | 200 | 329 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 268 | 20 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 348 | 16 |
| Left before being seen | 4 | 39924 |
| Head CT results | 84 | 32 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 75 | 68 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 11 | 1734 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 52 | 130 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 57 | 35 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 93 | 15 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 73 | 130 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 86 | 80 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 84 | 161 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 52 | 33 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 86 | 138 |
| 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.
| 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 Jefferson Regional Medical Center rated?
- Jefferson Regional Medical Center has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Jefferson Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Jefferson Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Jefferson Regional Medical Center located?
- Jefferson Regional Medical Center is located at 1600 West 40th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
- What type of hospital is Jefferson Regional Medical Center?
- Jefferson Regional Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.