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John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital

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At a glance

John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.480Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1661Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.208Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.552Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit4.191Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days3290Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.302Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases4Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.738Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.823Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures36Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.061Same 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 Procedures37Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.280Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days20749Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.836Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.076Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.815Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days18213Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases10.013Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.300Better 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 Rate5.1Same as national313
Death rate for heart attack patients13.8Same as national69
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients14.4Same as national84
Death rate for pneumonia patients19.2Same as national146
Death rate for stroke patients13.9Same as national65
Pressure ulcer rate0.36Same as national956
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.26Same as national1510
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1490
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.26Same as national213
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateNot available
Postoperative respiratory failure rateNot available
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.22Same as national218
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.75Same as national40
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national141
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.91Same 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 patients-0.7Not available55
Hospital return days for heart failure patients22.2Not available103
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients0.4Not available155
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.9Same as national473
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national190
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 surgery0.9Same as national65
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.8Same as national55
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.7Same as national26
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.6Same as national103
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.8Same as national155

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 rating2515
Doctor communication - star rating2515
Communication about medicines - star rating1515
Discharge information - star rating1515
Cleanliness - star rating3515
Quietness - star rating1515
Overall hospital rating - star rating1515
Recommend hospital - star rating1515
Summary star rating2515

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 Hyperglycemia74685
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia21401
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination80858
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 better147441
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 better148414
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better12021
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 seen149968
Head CT results9031
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98135
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing91543
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock27145
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7625
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle5616
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle60145
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle5167
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis762054
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 John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital rated?
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital located?
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital is located at 47111 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201.
What type of hospital is John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital?
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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