Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Johnson City Medical Center
- 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
- (423) 431-6111
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Johnson City 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 6 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 | 0.566 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.776 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 10308 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 11.489 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 12 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.044 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.329 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.154 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 10680 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 15.444 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 10 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.648 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.269 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.775 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 125 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 3.459 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 9 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 2.602 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 106 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.945 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 4 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.365 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.206 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 145709 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 15.860 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 11 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.694 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.298 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.635 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 130109 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 60.965 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 27 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.443 | 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 | 4 | Same as national | 82 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as national | 1909 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 14.1 | Same as national | 317 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 4.1 | Same as national | 103 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.9 | Same as national | 99 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.1 | Same as national | 327 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19.2 | Same as national | 391 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 18.4 | Worse than national | 330 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.97 | Same as national | 6618 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 226.06 | Worse than national | 120 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 8033 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.21 | Same as national | 8071 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.63 | Same as national | 2149 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.70 | Same as national | 769 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 11.21 | Same as national | 717 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.72 | Same as national | 2212 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.03 | Same as national | 760 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.88 | Same as national | 304 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.82 | Same as national | 1144 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.23 | 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 | 2.5 | Not available | 376 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -12.1 | Not available | 396 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -0.7 | Not available | 402 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as national | 3269 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.4 | Same as national | 75 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.7 | Same as national | 176 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.4 | Same as national | 176 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 285 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as national | 376 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 13.6 | Same as national | 101 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.1 | Same as national | 105 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.9 | Same as national | 396 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.1 | Same as national | 77 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.4 | Same as national | 402 |
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 | 1297 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 1297 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1297 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 1297 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 1297 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 1297 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 1 | 1297 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 1297 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 1297 |
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 | 10 | 31698 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 2 | 5634 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 0 | 10784 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 96 | 5996 |
| 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 | 211 | 367 |
| 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 | 208 | 345 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 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 | 1 | 60552 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 92 | 13 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 57 | 47 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 16 | 4893 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 39 | 108 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 39 | 33 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 66 | 109 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 91 | 53 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| 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 Johnson City Medical Center rated?
- Johnson City Medical Center has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Johnson City Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Johnson City Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Johnson City Medical Center located?
- Johnson City Medical Center is located at 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604.
- What type of hospital is Johnson City Medical Center?
- Johnson City 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.